Waimataitai 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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Waimataitai Hotel Deals
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Ashbury Park Motel
Reasonable tariff, friendly staff, clean & modern accommodation. Great location.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Overall a pretty good property. The staff were fantastic and wonderful to talk to. The unit was clean and tidy. The only negative was there wasn't too much around and you need a car, but I'd still recommend the property for a well priced stop-over.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Aaron Court Motel
It was in a handy area to get any where. Did need abit of a clean. But nice friendly staff.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Grosvenor
Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
The unit was good and spacious and the bed was excellant
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waimataitai
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
