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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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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
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! (97 reviews)
"Fantastic units, easy check-in, just what we needed. Be careful of wet floors in the bathroom, the tiles are very slippery"

Reviewed on 2025/4/28

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Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$3,387 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
NT$3,387
NT$3,895 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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! (117 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$2,906 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
NT$2,906
NT$3,342 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (162 reviews)
"A very well appointed room, including a Spa. Pristine clean and the bed...so comfy! There was a little noise from the nearby road....but we slept well! Just a one night stay, but it would be a great place for a longer stay we believe."

Reviewed on 2025/5/9

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,663 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
NT$2,663
NT$3,063 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation."

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NT$2,835 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
NT$2,835
NT$3,261 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (789 reviews)
"We thought their upgrades to the room had been carried out with taste. All staff in all areas where great and friendly. The bar manager was very professional and we thought went out of her way to help. Other items that might help improve. Handle in shower cubicle, would help a person with mobility ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

The Grosvenor
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is NT$2,694 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
NT$2,694
NT$3,098 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (528 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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Redruth

Redruth might not have many top sights, but Patiti Point 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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview

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