Oceanview 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.
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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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.
Top hotels in Oceanview
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Aspen on King Motel
Room was spotless, staff were friendly, perfect for families
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Ok - The Bed & Bathroom were clean and relatively comfortable but…… the grounds of the hotel don’t look like they have been touched in years. The room had dirty carpet, curtains and the lounge and chair looked like you could catch something if you sat on them. It had a sleazy vibe like something ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Grosvenor
The rooms were very dated. Not enough power points, toilet virtually impossible to flush and paintwork peeling. No water provided in the room. The bed however was large and comfy and the restaurant passable.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Modern, extremely clean and comfortable. Very nice staff too. I had a large, top floor apartment style room. No elevator though. Very high recommendation.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oceanview
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach 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.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
