Timaru Central Travel Guide

Timaru

Timaru Central

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

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

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.

Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

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

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 Central

The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is 2.526.392 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
2.526.392 ₫
2.905.351 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (787 reviews)
One night stay, after a long day.
"Quaint room, and we were totally beat after driving all day. Was sad we missed out on the restaurant, but we settled in and hot shower + right to sleep. Nice bed, and good little fridge to keep our road snacks for the next day. My only qualm about this place is we paid for an Executive room, and ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

The Grosvenor
Panorama Motor Lodge
Panorama Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
The price is 2.733.805 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.733.805 ₫
3.143.954 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
Service beyond your usual.
"Super helpful service even called me post checkout offering to courier a jacket to us that we'd left behind in the room. Good operators."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Panorama Motor Lodge
The Fort. Timaru
The Fort. Timaru
3 out of 5
66 Stafford St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is 1.900.166 ₫ per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
1.900.166 ₫
2.185.191 ₫ total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
"Great accomodation, nice and clear instructions and amenities. The only gripe with the stay was the upstairs hallway outside the bedrooms had a horrible smell of old cigarette smoke both mornings. Whether that was coming through the heat pump or what I'm not sure."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

The Fort. Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is 2.032.190 ₫ per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
2.032.190 ₫
2.337.019 ₫ total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Good motel"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is 2.400.228 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
2.400.228 ₫
2.760.317 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 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! (526 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Comfortable in every respect."

Reviewed on 12 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 2.729.127 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.729.127 ₫
3.138.496 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 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! (119 reviews)
"Great little place to stay."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central

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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

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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Maori Hill

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

Maori Hill
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West End

While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

West End
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Kensington

If you're spending some time in Kensington, Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Kensington

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