Glenwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Glenwood
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.
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.
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.
Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Botanic Gardens. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals
Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.
"The stay was just overnight. The unit was clean and as described on the website. No problems or concerns noted. Thanks"
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025
Anchor Motel
"Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
The Grosvenor
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Photos uploaded"
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Clean tidy a very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
"Clean room, prime location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Glenwood
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.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park.
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.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
