Parkside Travel Guide

Timaru

Photo by Dan Koczur
Photo by Dan Koczur

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Timaru Public Hospital

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Caroline Bay Beach

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Top hotels in Parkside

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is Rp1.445.260 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.445.260
Rp1.662.049 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (529 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 30 Jun 2025

Aspen on King Motel
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
31 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"Good stay overall. Thanks for putting the heat on prior to my arrival ! It was a pretty cold afternoon!!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Fitzgerald on King

Fitzgerald on King

2.5 out of 5
7-9 Princess Street, Timaru
The price is Rp1.670.842 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.670.842
Rp1.921.468 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"Was great, bed was quite hard, but everything else was fantastic"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Fitzgerald on King
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.582.903 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp1.582.903
Rp1.820.338 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Grosvenor
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is Rp1.882.967 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp1.882.967
Rp2.165.412 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 18 Jul 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is Rp1.274.479 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.274.479
Rp1.465.651 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Good motel"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkside

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Kensington

If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.

Kensington
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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.

Timaru Central
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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.

Seaview
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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Watlington

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

Watlington
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Redruth

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum.

Redruth

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