Washdyke 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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in 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.
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.
Top hotels in Washdyke
Northpark Motel
Our room was very good and kept very nice by cleaners each day. Access to restaurant underneath is a bonus.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Andorra Motel
Spotless room. Very spacious. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 21 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
Other neighbourhoods around Washdyke
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.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
