Timaru Port Travel Guide

Timaru

Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

5/5(2 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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

DB Brewery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

DB Brewery

Top hotels in Timaru Port

The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is 2.541.404 ₫ per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
2.541.404 ₫
2.922.615 ₫ total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Grosvenor
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is 2.173.057 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
2.173.057 ₫
2.499.047 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is 2.745.343 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
2.745.343 ₫
3.157.145 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Harbour View Motel
Harbour View Motel
2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is 2.645.488 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
2.645.488 ₫
3.042.311 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is 1.350.395 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
1.350.395 ₫
1.552.923 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
7/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"Great staff, warm room, beds were comfortable. Great parking"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Baywatch Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
7 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is 2.728.244 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
2.728.244 ₫
3.137.535 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Trevor Griffiths ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
"Great view and spacious"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Baywatch Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Port

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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.

Timaru Central
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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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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.

Seaview
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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Waimataitai
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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.

West End

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