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Special themed event days throughout the year make it a popular outing for families, rail enthusiasts, and visitors exploring the wider Timaru District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a restored rural railway environment, the experience combines working heritage machinery with local storytelling, making it both a community organisation and a unique visitor attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage steam and diesel train rides (scheduled running days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestored railway station buildings and museum displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking locomotives maintained by volunteers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily-friendly attraction near Timaru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal events and themed railway experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whats on NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47935037538526,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/2187\/9774\/files\/tATXsC0p-O22W8jk1iDxSQ.png?v=1772053374"},{"product_id":"house-of-sports-simulation-hoss","title":"House of Sports Simulation (HOSS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHouse of Sports Simulation (HOSS) is a high-tech indoor sports venue located in Royal Arcade, central Timaru. Offering advanced golf simulation and interactive virtual sports experiences, HOSS provides a weather-independent activity option for individuals, groups and corporate bookings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe venue features bookable simulator bays where players can enjoy virtual golf courses and other interactive sports in a controlled indoor setting. 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Located in Timaru, it brings together a wide range of collections that help visitors understand how the area has developed over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the focus is on regional heritage, with displays and material that connect visitors to the landscapes, communities, and history of South Canterbury in a way that feels informative and accessible. 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