Parkside
Timaru
Popular places to visit
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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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.
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.
Timaru Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Parkside
Aspen on King Motel
We were greeted by a very friendly lady at reception, we saw her the next morning and she asked us if we needed anything like towels etc. The room was lovely and spacious, beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Spa didn’t work wasn’t told waste of time as it was our anniversary
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Ok for overnight stay. Room has obviously seen better days. Window was very dirty which gave an overall bad first impression but bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Grosvenor
Very clean and well maintained. Great location!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkside
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Redruth
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit Jacks Point Surfspot and South Canterbury Museum.
