Timaru Central Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
The Grosvenor
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Panorama Motor Lodge
The Fort. Timaru
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Harbour View Motel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.
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 Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.