Planning a move from Christchurch to Timaru? Truckabout makes South Canterbury relocations straightforward, safe, and affordable. With regular routes along State Highway 1, our team ensures your move is stress-free and efficient.
Christchurch-based movers with frequent trips to Timaru and South Canterbury.
Full-service relocations: packing, loading, transport, and unloading.
Experienced in handling bulky, fragile, and specialty items.
Transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and flexible scheduling.
About Timaru — What Movers Need to Know
Geographic & Lifestyle Snapshot
Timaru is South Canterbury’s main hub, offering a relaxed pace of life with all the amenities of a small city. Its coastal setting, vibrant town centre, and proximity to both Christchurch and Dunedin make it an appealing destination for families, retirees, and professionals.
Tips for Movers
Best Suburbs & Areas:
Highfield – Family-friendly with schools, shops, and parks.
Marchwiel – Affordable housing, popular with first-home buyers.
Kensington –Central location with easy access to the CBD.
Gleniti – Leafy, established suburb with larger homes.
Traffic & Timing:
Minimal congestion; moving is straightforward most days.
Allow extra time during community events and holiday weekends.
Access Routes:
Christchurch to Timaru via State Highway 1 (approx. 2 hours).
Well-connected south to Oamaru and Dunedin, and north back to Ashburton and Christchurch.
Weather Considerations:
Mild climate, but frosty mornings in winter may delay early starts.
Coastal conditions can mean occasional rain and wind.
Lifestyle & Community:
Caroline Bay beach and parks make it family-friendly.
Affordable housing compared to larger centres.
Strong sense of community with good schools and healthcare.
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These guys were awesome …made a stressful situation aka moving house easy as ! nothing was a Bother !
Bronwyn Talbot
2025-09-09
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3rd time used and always so professional and friendly. Definately know there stuff and always up for a laugh. Once again thank you Ronald and the boys. 5*****
Henriette Forsyth
2025-09-03
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We used Truck About yesterday for a household move in Christchuch. We found them to be reliable and efficient. The 2 guys that did all the hard work were polite and friendly. We shall certainly recommend to friends and family! Thank you for a great job! The Forsyths.
Shayal Pal
2025-08-31
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The best removal company i came across. I used so many removal company for last 5 years but Truckabout were amazing. They never made me fault that they were hire to do the job. They treated us and my belongings as their own. I would highly recommend TRUCKABOUT MOVERS to any one I know. Thank you so much team. See you next time.
Asneel Chand
2025-08-31
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We had a moving company booked to donour removal from 8am, we waited till 11am and get still didn't show up. I rang TruckAbout Furniture Movers, they were busy but they offer to send a team to do my removal. I would like to highly recommend Truckabout Mover for the action they taken to help me out for the removal. Highly recommend this company and happy to let everyone I know about the team and the professionalism to get he this removal done. I items were take great care and they placed in place for me where I required. Highly recommend TRUCKABOUT FURNITURE MOVER
Richard Hill
2025-08-04
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Used them twice, on time, fast and efficient!
I can highly recommend using these guys
Aimee Powell
2025-07-29
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Amazing service, highly recommend. Attention to detail with loading and handling items. Absolute legends in their field
diane findlay
2025-06-28
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The guys that moved us were absolutely brilliant punctual, friendly and reliable, thanks we appreciate it.
Tracy
2025-06-28
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They are quite nice and flexible. Would recommend them to anyone who wants to move.
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