4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
23 Mar 2020Lovely boardwalk by the beach
Timaru Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Where to stay in Timaru
Timaru Central
Though Timaru Central may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washdyke
4/5(1 area review)
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
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.
The Grosvenor
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NZ$131 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$131
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (701 reviews)
"Clean tidy nice rooms"
Reviewed on 10 May 2024
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is NZ$201 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$201
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
"Absolutely loved staying Oceanside. The pounding of the waves, beautiful sunrise and sunsets, fantastic accommodations and walk ability were excellent. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$146 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$146
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private spa tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating allowing us to get in early in time to change before we went to an event. Good location and our rear room relatively quiet"
Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2024
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.
Blue Dolphin Motel
40 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (131 reviews)
"Nice, clean, easy parking, easy walk into town. I would recommend this place."
Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024
Coastal Ridge Apartments
38 King Street, Timaru
Stay at this aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Nice clean apartments, host was lovely, plenty of parking, comfy beds."
Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024
Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru
Timaru District
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Great stay
"No washing machine was the only downfall"
Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024
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.
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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
DB Brewery
4.5/5(12 reviews)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by DB Brewery in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Reviews of Timaru
4.1
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
18 Mar 2020Nice town. Good aquatic centre for a swimming competition
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Feb 2020Great little town filled with nice people. The Street Food Kitchen is well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
20 Dec 2019Excellent japanese style bar and eatery for dinner within walking distance.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
27 Sep 2019Not much to see but a quaint little town. Loved the pubs, restaurants & people.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019Not 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
- DB Brewery
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Patiti Point
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Botanical Gardens
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Caroline Bay Beach
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
- Geraldine Observatory
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
- Geraldine Historical Society Museum
- Pleasant Valley Daffodils