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Timaru

Popular places to visit

One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.

Timaru Public Hospital

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Kensington Hotel Deals

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is SAR 548 per night from May 12 to May 13
SAR 548
SAR 630 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"Fantastic units, easy check-in, just what we needed. Be careful of wet floors in the bathroom, the tiles are very slippery"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is SAR 346 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
SAR 346
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
"Good for a night stop during travel. Gardens nearby well worth a visit. Town itself not what you would call vibrant?"

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is SAR 352 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 352
SAR 407 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
"Friendly hosts"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is SAR 294 per night from May 9 to May 10
SAR 294
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
"Very tidy condition and very friendly staff. It really needs modernizing as still in the 80s era. Over all tho a nice experience."

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Harbour View Motel
Harbour View Motel
2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is SAR 364 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 364
SAR 420 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Such a comfortable bed. Shower a little small and low shower rose. What I did notice as soon as walking in to Reception is a quite over powering smell....like smelly socks!!! Receptionist was lovely, but it really smelt very unfresh. But was overall very happy with our accomodation for the night. ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is SAR 194 per night from May 21 to May 22
SAR 194
SAR 223 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
7/10 Good! (72 reviews)
"Affordable,clean and quiet location.The Manager was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Aaron Court Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Kensington

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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Redruth

Redruth might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Redruth
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Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Watlington
One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand

Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview

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