Smithfield Travel Guide
Timaru
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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.
Top hotels in Smithfield
Aspen on King Motel
Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed
Reviewed on 25 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
Aaron Court Motel
The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent.
Reviewed on 29 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
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Wonderful check-in experience with personalized recommendations and advice.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
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.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.
Smithfield Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Timaru neighborhoods
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- Caroline Bay Beach
- South Canterbury Museum
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- DB Brewery
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Botanic Gardens
- Dashing Rocks Beach
- Patiti Point
- Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
- Otipua Wetland
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
