Redruth 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.
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 Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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 Redruth Hotel Deals
Aaron Court Motel
There is a fridge, an oven, a microwave. It is dated as any 3 star motel, but clean. The linens and towels are super clean. Comfortable beds. Just great for a breaking the trip midway stay. We were in room 3.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Yes lovely soft bed
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Room 6 is amazing, well equipped, so much space and very quite
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Great staff, clean and spacious room
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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 July 2025
The Grosvenor
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
Other neighbourhoods around Redruth
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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.
