CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF PHAR LAP!

THE PHAR LAP HORSE HUNT

26 September – 11 October 2026 The Exchange – Heart of Timaru’s CBD

Saddle up for a free, family-friendly school holiday adventure!

Phar Lap was born at Seadown, near Timaru, in 1926, and went on to become one of Australasia’s greatest racehorses. To celebrate 100 years of Phar Lap, The Exchange is inviting you to explore Timaru’s CBD, find hidden horses and discover the stories of the horses that helped shape our town.

HOW TO PLAY

1. GRAB YOUR HUNT SHEET Collect your Hunt Sheet and Entry Form from KidStuff or Hobbylords.

2. FIND 7 HIDDEN HORSES Track down the 7 toy horses hidden in CBD retailers. Each horse has a secret letter — find them all and crack the code!

3. EXPLORE 10 STORY STOPS Visit the 10 Story Stops around The Exchange to discover Timaru’s horse history and collect a stamp at each one. Visit all 11 to earn one bonus entry into the prize draw.

4. ENTER TO WIN! Complete your Entry Form and return it to KidStuff or Hobbylords by 4pm, Sunday 11 October 2026.

FIND THE HORSES • CRACK THE CODE • WIN PRIZES!

WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS?

There are some great prizes to be won, including:

KidStuff 170 Stafford Street | Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–2.30, Sun closed

Hobby Lords 278 Stafford Street | Mon 11–7, Tue–Thu 11–9, Fri–Sat 11–10, Sun 11–7

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The Phar Lap Horse Hunt runs from 26 September–11 October 2026 and is open to all ages. No purchase is necessary. One completed entry per participant, plus one bonus entry for visiting all 16 Story Stops. Entries must be returned to KidStuff or Hobby Lords by 4pm on 11 October 2026 during opening hours; late entries cannot be accepted. Winners will be drawn within 7 days of closing and contacted using the details provided. If a winner cannot be contacted within 5 business days, another winner may be drawn. Contact details will be used only to administer the prize draw. By entering, participants agree their name may be used when announcing winners. The organisers reserve the right to amend, postpone or cancel the event if required.