Timaru Postcodes: 79 to 7992 | Canterbury
Postcodes for Timaru range from 79 to 7992 in Canterbury, New Zealand. To find exact Postcodes and postcodes within Timaru, choose from the districts below.
Postal Codes for Places in Timaru
Showing 45 places in Timaru. Last verified with official records on April 19, 2026.
| Adair | |
| Arundel | |
| Belfield | |
| Cave | |
| Clandeboye | |
| Claremont | |
| Fairview | |
| Geraldine | |
| Geraldine Downs | |
| Geraldine Flat | |
| Hadlow | |
| Hazelburn | |
| Hilton | |
| Kakahu | |
| Kerrytown | |
| Levels | |
| Levels Valley | |
| Milford | |
| Mount Peel | |
| Normanby | |
| Orari | |
| Orari Bridge | |
| Orari Gorge | |
| Orton | |
| Otipua Creek | |
| Pareora | |
| Pareora West | |
| Peel Forest | |
| Pleasant Point | |
| Pleasant Valley | |
| Rangitata | |
| Rangitata Island | |
| Rosewill | |
| Salisbury | |
| Scarborough | |
| Seadown | |
| Sutherlands | |
| Taiko | |
| Temuka | |
| Timaru | |
| Totara Valley | |
| Waitohi | |
| Washdyke Flat | |
| Winchester | |
| Woodbury |
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Sample Address Format for Timaru
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Timaru, Canterbury, 7972
NEW ZEALAND
Timaru on the Map
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Timaru Quick Facts
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | New Zealand β Canterbury |
| Postal Code | 79~7992 |
| Regions | Canterbury |
| ISO Codes | NZ / NZL / 554 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .nz |
| Coordinates | -44.393025, 171.250979 |
| Places | 45 |
What to Know About Timaru
Key Facts
Timaru is a city and district located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Situated approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Christchurch along the eastern coastline, Timaru serves as a major urban center for the surrounding agricultural hinterland. The city covers an area of about 2,736 square kilometers and has a population of around 48,400 people, making it one of the larger settlements in South Canterbury. Timaru District is administratively divided into several wards and communities, including the urban area of Timaru itself along with surrounding rural settlements. The city's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant dairy farming, sheep farming, and crop production in the surrounding plains, complemented by port activities at Timaru's harbor which handles agricultural exports. The district's landscape transitions from coastal areas to the inland foothills of the Southern Alps, creating diverse geographical features. To access detailed postal code information for Timaru's various suburbs and surrounding areas, visitors can explore the specific sub-regions within the district.
Neighboring Regions
- Waimate District
- Mackenzie District
- Ashburton District