Timaru Central
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Popular places to visit
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.
South Canterbury Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre in Timaru.
Caroline Bay Beach
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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Timaru Central Hotel Deals
The Grosvenor
Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals.
Reviewed on 16 March 2026
The Fort. Timaru
The room was so tiny you did not even have a side table. However, the bed was comfortable and room was clean. The bathroom was recently renovated (SHARED BATHROOM ONLY) and kitchen was not bad either (shared only) The lounge area was so musky and we could not sit there because it was so smelly. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 20 March 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Great location. Good parking. Clean. Staff excellent. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 14 March 2026
‘Jupiter’ Bayview Town Centre 3 Bedroom Apartment
The host was very friendly and accommodating! The location was great and the home very comfortable.
Reviewed on 28 February 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy
Reviewed on 11 March 2026
Aaron Court Motel
The driveways are very steep & covered in gravel. Parking is at the back in the bottom of the hill. It's a bit tricky to maneuver when uploading your car on such a steep incline & pulling out into Highway 1 - which is at the top of the hill.
Reviewed on 14 March 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Ashbury Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.
