Gleniti Travel Guide
Timaru
Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Caroline Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Timaru Port.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
South Canterbury Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your trip to Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Gleniti
Aaron Court Motel
Kitchen was fully stocked. Bed was nice and clean. But mold on the curtians and around bottom of shower.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Well located, older style motel. The main bedroom area is large with new carpet installed. Bathroom and kitchen areas are due for a refurbishment. However everything you need for a one night stop over is available. There’s onsite parking but some spaces are tricky to get into - so be patient and ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Grosvenor
Everything was top notch. staff very good and meals also great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Fort. Timaru
No staff on site - like backpackers accommodation
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Nice and clean, spacious, would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
Very noisy, esp at night with trucks going down the main highway.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gleniti
Glenwood
When in Glenwood, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Marchwiel
While Marchwiel may 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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Ashbury Park.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
