Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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.
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Mountain view excellent n easy parking except the laundry not well equipped.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The room was very clean. Had a kitchen with everything you needed. The bed was comfortable and lovely linen. It was perfect.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Clean room/bathroom.
Reviewed on 29 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
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A very clean unit, had good cooking facilities, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Room are dated, handy to town and beach
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Redruth
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit Botanical Gardens and Jacks Point Surfspot.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.