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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

Sample Address Format for Timaru

Sender
[Sender Name]
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Recipient
[Recipient Name]
Street Address / PO Box
Timaru, Canterbury, 7972
NEW ZEALAND

Timaru on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Timaru district councils in New Zealand.

Timaru Quick Facts

CountryNew Zealand (NZ)
Administrative PathNew Zealand β†’ Canterbury
Postal Code79~7992
RegionsCanterbury
ISO CodesNZ / NZL / 554
Top-level domain (ccTLD).nz
Coordinates-44.393025, 171.250979
Places45

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

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