Glenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

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

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

Ashbury Park

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

Ashbury Park

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.

Timaru
The price is NZ$176 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$176
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Overnight stay
"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

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$146 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$146
4 Oct - 5 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! (532 reviews)
"Room is super clean and spacious. Staff is very helpful and kind. She assisted to arrange twin beds room for us and provided some useful information for us like restaurant, little blue penguin sightseeing. We had a great time at the motel. Very impressive and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is NZ$184 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$184
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (106 reviews)
"The room and facilities were great"

Reviewed on 30 Aug. 2025

Harbour View Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NZ$145 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$145
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (792 reviews)
"The perfect place to stay in Timaru. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

The Grosvenor
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is NZ$95 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$95
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (87 reviews)
Comfortable
"Basic but comfortable. All quite dated but there's room to move and a full fridge / decent sized stove/full oven. Good heating was appreciated. Decent linen and clean beds. Bathroom floor needed a decent mop. Friendly staff. Good value."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$147 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$147
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"I’m just happy"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
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Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood

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Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highfield
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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 Caroline Bay Beach.

Marchwiel
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Gleniti

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gleniti and surrounding area, you can visit Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Gleniti
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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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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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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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