Timaru

Travel Guide

Timaru
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Mel Fekto

Where to stay in Timaru

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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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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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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Marchwiel

When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marchwiel
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Washdyke

If you're spending some time in Washdyke, DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Washdyke
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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
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is SAR 286 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 286
SAR 330 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"Spa jets should be at other end, can’t lie back & relax, taps are in the way. Still enjoyed it though. Very clean, beautiful unit. Very quiet & peaceful. Thank you, Jen & Robbie"

Reviewed on 20 May 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 354 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
SAR 354
SAR 410 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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! (104 reviews)
"Good location near restaurants and a park. Even if near the main road, surprisingly very quiet at night!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Harbour View Motel
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is SAR 284 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
SAR 284
SAR 333 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (786 reviews)
"Close to a fabulous beach to view the tiny blue penguins .. and in the central city close to shops. Great restaurant and happy staff"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Grosvenor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
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
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (146 reviews)

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Blue Dolphin Motel
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Timaru
Stay at this vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
Seaside Retreat
"Loved our stay here. It has been totally renovated inside and was very well done. There was everything we needed.Maybe should mention the train at the back of the section but it didn't worry us. Would recommend !"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Timaru

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Top Destination
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good place to stock up on groceries

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Timaru is a blot on the landscape with two very good Asian restaurants and at least one very pleasant breakfast cafe. Stop for these, don't stay.