Kensington
Timaru
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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.
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.
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.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, very clean, comfy beds. Not my first time there.
Reviewed on 2026/2/9
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
Cedar Lodge Motel
The Grosvenor
The rooms were very dated. Not enough power points, toilet virtually impossible to flush and paintwork peeling. No water provided in the room. The bed however was large and comfy and the restaurant passable.
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Very friendly and helpful staff who provided a large, comfortable and well equipped room. Conveniently located and easy to find. Strongly recommended,
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
Aspen on King Motel
Very nice and quiet place to stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Patiti Point and Jacks Point Surfspot are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
Watlington
While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
