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.
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.
Aigantighe Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aigantighe Art Gallery 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.
Top hotels in Oceanview
The Grosvenor
"Was ok very dated Food ok , chicken was borderline Not bad did the job but way overpriced for what you get"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Steep gravel driveway not ideal for parking outside unit or for people with mobility issues. Room was damp. If you have too many appliances on at once the electricity trips out. Very small bathroom area. We noticed on our last morning that the smoke alarm was missing. On the plus side the beds were ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Good location Parking is good What you would expect"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Anchor Motel
"Cheap and cheerful. Good value for money. Immaculately clean with everything I needed."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
"Very noisy, esp at night with trucks going down the main highway."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
"Nice view"
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Caroline Bay Beach.
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 Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and DB Brewery.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
