Waimataitai
Timaru
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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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to 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.
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.
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.
Waimataitai Hotel Deals
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Clean. Convenient
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Great welcome with friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
The Grosvenor
We were wowed by the entire place .
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
A really nice motel, conveniently located with plenty of eateries within walking distance, plus a nice park and little beach (penquins nest there) It was perfect for our overnight stop. Our studio room was large, clean and well maintained. Although the building is close to the main road, once inside ...
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Waimataitai
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Smithfield
While visiting Smithfield, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Oceanview
While Oceanview might 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 Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Marchwiel
When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
