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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, 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.
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.
Top hotels in Washdyke

Northpark Motel
Really convenient, great staff and plenty of dinning options.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Andorra Motel
Warm, clean, and very quiet!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Kitchen was fully equipped Had everything needed for the few days stay Staff are lovely Would stay again when I visit the area Thank you
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Very clean and tidy, comfortable bed, easy parking, and a convenient location. The staff were extremely friendly and everything we needed was provided. The shower area was a bit small, but we would definitely stay here again when visiting Timaru.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Geraldine Motels
Super clean, very spacious, had everything you need. Great value. Excellent base to explore Peel Forest.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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.
