Timaru Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Timaru
Where to stay in Timaru
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.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach 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 Timaru Lighthouse.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aspen on King Motel
Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Grosvenor
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Fast check-in. Modern clean apartment rooms. Comfortable beds. Hot shower and comfortable spa bath. Really happy with the value for the price.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Blue Dolphin Motel
Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Beautiful house very clean loved staying there
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Timaru Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
- South Canterbury Museum
- Ashbury Park
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Botanical Gardens
- DB Brewery
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Patiti Point
- Caroline Bay Beach
- Geraldine Historical Society Museum
- Geraldine Observatory
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Pleasant Valley Daffodils
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
