4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lovely boardwalk by the beach
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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Washdyke
4/5(1 area review)
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and DB Brewery.
Aspen on King Motel
51 King Street Timaru
The price is NZ$163 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$163
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace Timaru
The price is NZ$157 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$157
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori ...
7.8/10 Good! (808 reviews)
Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
31 Craigie Avenue Timaru
The price is NZ$201 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$201
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (262 reviews)
Room was very clean, and room service was available.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coastal Ridge Apartments
38 King Street Timaru
Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
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
40 Evans Street Timaru
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (157 reviews)
Great location. Clean rooms and everything you need in the kitchen.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Timaru Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Timaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Beautiful house very clean loved staying there
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
4.5/5(16 reviews)
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
4.5/5(73 reviews)
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
4.5/5(7 reviews)
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
4.5/5(3 reviews)
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.
Reviews of Timaru
4.1
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice town. Good aquatic centre for a swimming competition
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Great little town filled with nice people. The Street Food Kitchen is well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Excellent japanese style bar and eatery for dinner within walking distance.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Not much to see but a quaint little town. Loved the pubs, restaurants & people.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Not a lot to do in timaru for kids, took daughter to flip out but was apparently fully booked? Only a handful of people there!, but we were there for a hockey tournament, so wasn't a big deal, but not a place i would stay otherwise (timaru that is).
- 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 Observatory
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
- Geraldine Historical Society Museum
- Pleasant Valley Daffodils
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
