Timaru Central Travel Guide
Timaru
Visit Timaru Central
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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Botanic Gardens. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
The Grosvenor
"Very clean, friendly helpful staff, great food."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
"Check in staff very friendly and helpful. Clean and well appointed room. Free parking. Close to restaurants and beach."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Fort. Timaru
"Very good."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Sea Breeze
"Superb room, brand new, beautiful decor, spotlessly clean, very roomy and warm and great bathroom. Staff helpful and friendly. Lovely views. Easy walk to town, restaurants, Caroline Bay. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Staff very helpful. Not very clean. Cooking utensils need updating/replacing. Beds comfortable and plenty of towels. Bust road but traffic noise not really a problem"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Good location Parking is good What you would expect"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
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.
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
