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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Parkside
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Great comfortable stay as always.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Aspen on King Motel
Handy to town helpful advice from owner.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Excellent staff and location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Grosvenor
Nice property, currently being renovated, nice central location.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Wonderful accommodation and very helpful and professional staff. Will stay again
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Overall the property is quite run down, but OK if you are on a budget. The person running the property was very helpful and makes you comfortable. Room was clean and warm with kitchen. Safe parking area and very central.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 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 Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.
