Glenwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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.
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
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Grosvenor
Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
The driveways are very steep & covered in gravel. Parking is at the back in the bottom of the hill. It's a bit tricky to maneuver when uploading your car on such a steep incline & pulling out into Highway 1 - which is at the top of the hill.
Reviewed on 14 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
Ashbury Park Motel
A lot of traffic, transport truck noise!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gleniti
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gleniti and surrounding area, you can visit Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Marchwiel
While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
