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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

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Kensington Hotel Deals

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is ￥15,860 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
￥15,860
￥18,239 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (99 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, modern & warm with a beautiful view of the mountain."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is ￥14,266 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
￥14,266
￥16,406 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"It was up off the road and nice and quiet. Didnt like having no curtains in the kitchen so had to keep that door shut at night which was anoying. Other than that it was all good"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is ￥14,704 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥14,704
￥16,910 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (163 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is ￥11,988 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥11,988
￥13,901 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Grosvenor
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is ￥11,841 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
￥11,841
￥13,767 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is ￥15,259 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥15,259
￥17,720 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
"The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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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.

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Redruth

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

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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.

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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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