Timaru Travel Guide
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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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and DB Brewery.
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Well located, older style motel. The main bedroom area is large with new carpet installed. Bathroom and kitchen areas are due for a refurbishment. However everything you need for a one night stop over is available. There’s onsite parking but some spaces are tricky to get into - so be patient and ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Aaron Court Motel
The electric jug was stained and needed cleaned. The toilet brush was dirty. You couldn't open the oven door as it was stuck against the wall, and the top was pulled away from the back!!. The bed was against te wall.The motel was noisy from other guests.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Grosvenor
Great staff , wonderful rooms , very modern . Some construction during the day but quiet at night , safe area for walking , restuarants close by and variety.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Mountain view excellent n easy parking except the laundry not well equipped.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Blue Dolphin Motel
Clean and tidy great location great hosts
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
‘Jupiter’ Bayview Escape Apartment
The host was very friendly and accommodating! The location was great and the home very comfortable.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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- South Canterbury Museum
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Ashbury Park
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Botanical Gardens
- Patiti Point
- DB Brewery
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Caroline Bay Beach
- Geraldine Historical Society Museum
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Pleasant Valley Daffodils
- Geraldine Observatory
