Welcome to
Timaru’s Seaside Festival
​5 - 15th February 2026

A celebration of all things summer, the Seaside Festival takes place at the iconic Caroline Bay and the nearby town centre. Have fun with carnival rides, inflatables, movies, huge fabulous kites, sandcastle competitions and much more!

Movies on the Bay

A fun filled family evening at the bay. Two movies on show (kid friendly earlier and less kid friendly later in the evening) bring a picnic blanket and some fish and chips and enjoy!

Kite ​Day
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A crowd favourite, Caroline Bay comes alive with over 50 giant kites flown by professional kite flyers. You can even bring your own kite and join in the fun!
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Inflatables and Rides

A great way to tire out the kids, the inflatable days provides hours of fun with multuple inflatables erected at Caroline Bay.
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