Smithfield Travel Guide
Timaru
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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.
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 Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Smithfield
Aspen on King Motel
Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Room 6 is amazing, well equipped, so much space and very quite
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
The Grosvenor
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Aaron Court Motel
The manager Mack was really helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The apartment was ideal for me, spacious and comfortable. Big Thanx.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Very clean and staff so helpful and nice
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
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 Timaru Lighthouse.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and DB Brewery.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.
