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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Maori Hill

Aaron Court Motel
"Steep gravel driveway not ideal for parking outside unit or for people with mobility issues. Room was damp. If you have too many appliances on at once the electricity trips out. Very small bathroom area. We noticed on our last morning that the smoke alarm was missing. On the plus side the beds were ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Anchor Motel
"If I was a large person I wouldn’t be able to use the bathroom / toilet / shower comfortably…. a camper van would have more space. I was booked into a studio’"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Bay City Motor Lodge
"Was very nice"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
"We can highly recommend this property. Everything was good, down to comfortable bed, very clean and in such a convenient location. Hotel manager was a great source of information for both the local area and the surrounding areas."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Harbour View Motel
"Noisy"
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Caroline Bay Beach.

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, Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum 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 Caroline Bay Beach.
