Watlington 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Watlington
The Grosvenor
"Very clean, friendly helpful staff, great food."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Good location Parking is good What you would expect"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Anchor Motel
"was very cold. heater did not heat it sufficiently. the bedding was the wrong mix and no wool blankets, therefore sweated in the bed all night.yes we didnt pay much but felt it could have been better."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
"Very noisy, esp at night with trucks going down the main highway."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
"Clean room, prime location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watlington
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.
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.
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
