Waimataitai Travel Guide

Timaru

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Ashbury Park

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

Ashbury Park

Dashing Rocks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?

Dashing Rocks Beach

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.

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

Top hotels in Waimataitai

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is 2.003.332 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
2.003.332 ₫
2.303.832 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"I’m just happy"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

4 out of 5
131 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is 2.146.260 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.146.260 ₫
2.468.276 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (284 reviews)
"Food limited"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Ashbury Park Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is 2.226.522 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
2.226.522 ₫
2.560.500 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is 1.330.965 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
1.330.965 ₫
1.530.579 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
6.8/10 (87 reviews)
Comfortable
"Basic but comfortable. All quite dated but there's room to move and a full fridge / decent sized stove/full oven. Good heating was appreciated. Decent linen and clean beds. Bathroom floor needed a decent mop. Friendly staff. Good value."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is 2.230.665 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.230.665 ₫
2.565.265 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (530 reviews)
"Great water pressure in the shower, comfy bed, everything I needed for a quick 1 night stay. Great sized room, however not very sound proof, could hear people in the room next door."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.607.424 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
2.607.424 ₫
2.998.538 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Waimataitai

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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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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 Caroline Bay Beach.

Marchwiel
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Smithfield

If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Smithfield
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Oceanview

Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Ashbury Park.

Oceanview
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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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Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highfield

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