Washdyke 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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in 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.
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.
Top hotels in Washdyke
Northpark Motel
Clean with comfortable bed. Enjoyed restaurant at location and close to town
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Andorra Motel
Nice place to stay overnight. Large rooms and a large grassy area outside. When we were there it was chilly and rainy, so we did not make use of the grounds. The kitchenette is adequately supplied. Power points are sufficient. The bed was comfortable and the location was very quiet.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Aspen on King Motel
We were greeted by a very friendly lady at reception, we saw her the next morning and she asked us if we needed anything like towels etc. The room was lovely and spacious, beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Beds too small for couple
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Grosvenor
Rooms are clean and modern with nice high ceilings, lots of natural light in the bathroom. Location was very quiet Saturday night, easy parking across the street.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Washdyke
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Dashing Rocks Beach and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.
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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
