Maori Hill Travel Guide
Timaru
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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.
Timaru Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
Aigantighe Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aigantighe Art Gallery during your travels in Timaru. 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.
Top hotels in Maori Hill
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 Mar 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Easy location / tidy accommodation/ friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Anchor Motel
Lovely hostess who couldn’t have done enough.We had a cheap stay and though a small space,very comfortable bed and cosy.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Very accommodating Staff. I was very appreciative that they let me charge my electric car for free.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Room immaculate, hosts lovely
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
Helpful staff!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maori Hill
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Timaru Central
If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Timaru Lighthouse.
