Exclusive Beachside Lifestyle Sites - Magnificent Alps to Sea views - Fully serviced sections from 556m? to 762m? - Coastal walkway & cycle tracks nearby Patiti Point has historical significance as the first European settlement in Timaru known as Peeress Town. The beach was originally used as a sheltered landing area for whalers, protected by the Patiti reef system. A more detailed history of the area is available on request