Timaru Central

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Timaru Central

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

5/5(2 reviews)

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

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

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Top hotels in Timaru Central

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is RM349 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM349
RM401 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (797 reviews)
"The room and its fixtures were all brand new so while the building looks old with its ancient lift the rooms were very modern which was nice!! As a side note, The town is very sleepy so don’t expect much activity, hustle n bustle after 5 pm and Sundays most shops etc are closed."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Grosvenor
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
The price is RM436 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM436
RM501 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (113 reviews)
"Good facilities, clean, welcoming"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Panorama Motor Lodge
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

3 out of 5
66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is RM293 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM293
RM337 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Fort. Timaru
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 Timaru Central

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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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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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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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West End

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

West End
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Kensington

If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.

Kensington

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