Marchwiel Travel Guide
Timaru
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.
Top hotels in Marchwiel
Aaron Court Motel
Kitchen was fully stocked. Bed was nice and clean. But mold on the curtians and around bottom of shower.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Unit was much bigger than we needed. The kitchen had all the facilities needed. The TV was a bonus with loads of sky channels. Very comfortable king size bed. The only downside was the noise from the trucks thundering by.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Grosvenor
Everything was top notch. staff very good and meals also great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Fort. Timaru
No staff on site - like backpackers accommodation
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Nice and clean, spacious, would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Very noisy, esp at night with trucks going down the main highway.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marchwiel
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Ashbury Park.
Glenwood
When in Glenwood, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
