While travelling between Timaru and Oamaru be sure to stop off at  Waimate.
Waimate has a population of just under 3000 and boasts a nice shopping centre including a supermarket and almost any other type of shop you could need.
As you get closer to the town, from the north, a white speck can be seen  near the top of the hill range behind the town. This White Horse  was made as a tribute to the Clydesdale horses that were used to break the surrounding land into grass. There is a road, walking track and a mountain bike track to the summit from which splendid views may be had.
While in Waimate district you may be lucky and spy a Wallaby or two. The easier way to see some is to go to Kelcey's Bush Farmyard Holiday Park. The park is small but well run and tidy. It is always  a pleasure to stay there and the kids just loved it. They may even be able to help feed the animals.
There are a few walks about Waimate  One of which is at Gunn's Bush  just on the outskirts of town.

Waimate's  Horse