Timaru Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
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
The Fort. Timaru
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Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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.
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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.
