As the sand built up the times changed
After the construction of Timaru's artificial harbour, currents created a sandy beach under the cliffs. Stroll along the Promenade from the Piazza to the Kook Out at Caroline Bay. Can you find the Mean Tide posts? Can you work out where the tide used to be when these photos was taken?
Quarried rock protected the loess cliffs. Ashbury Park used to be Waimataitai Lagoon.
1880s Bay starts to form as a result of the ongoing development of the breakwater which began in 1878.
1882 The Ben Venue and City of Perth ships were wrecked against the Benvenue Cliffs which at this time were much further into the open sea. Can you stand where the ships were wrecked? Can you find the sign near the Lighthouse?
Women changed in private and access the sea using special carriages. Can you compare the fashion on the left to what we wear at the Bay today?
As the beach extended, the original Band Rotunda, (seen here) was replaced 30 years later by the larger Soundshell, reflecting the rapid increase in the popularity of the “European-style beach resort”. Can you stand at the Piazza and compare views?
1920s. The Memorial Wall was built to mark battles New Zealanders fought in the Great Wars, and was the sea wall at the time. Can you walk all the way along the wall? Can you find the Palliser fountain?