With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy everything that Timaru, 35 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with DB Brewery, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens. Mount Cook is another great option. It’s 40 miles away and home to a range of awesome things to do. Hooker Valley Track, Tasman Glacier and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are just the start.