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One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

Caroline Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

South Canterbury Museum

Kensington Hotel Deals

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$3,635 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$3,635
NT$4,181 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfy beds."

Reviewed on 2025/8/10

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$2,842 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
NT$2,842
NT$3,268 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Very helpful!
"Very, very helpful for handicap assessability."

Reviewed on 2025/8/14

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$2,929 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,929
NT$3,368 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2025/7/11

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NT$2,540 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,540
NT$2,921 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on 2025/7/5

The Grosvenor
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is NT$1,518 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
NT$1,518
NT$1,746 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (87 reviews)
Comfortable
"Basic but comfortable. All quite dated but there's room to move and a full fridge / decent sized stove/full oven. Good heating was appreciated. Decent linen and clean beds. Bathroom floor needed a decent mop. Friendly staff. Good value."

Reviewed on 2025/8/19

Aaron Court Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$2,557 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
NT$2,557
NT$2,941 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 2025/6/30

Aspen on King Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Kensington

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Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Redruth

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

Redruth
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Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Watlington
One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand

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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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview

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