Kensington

Timaru

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

Caroline Bay Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your trip to Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

South Canterbury Museum

Top hotels in Kensington

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is RM471 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM471
RM541 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is RM402 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM402
RM462 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is RM381 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM381
RM439 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"Great place to stay for short term"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is RM449 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM449
RM517 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is RM351 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
RM351
RM403 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
"Spacious. Nice spa"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is RM466 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
RM466
RM536 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Redruth

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum.

Redruth
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Timaru Central

If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Seaview

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