Timaru Central
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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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre 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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Timaru Central Hotel Deals
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
Panorama Motor Lodge
Modern, extremely clean and comfortable. Very nice staff too. I had a large, top floor apartment style room. No elevator though. Very high recommendation.
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
The Fort. Timaru
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Reviewed on 2026/2/15
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Aspen on King Motel
Room was spotless, staff were friendly, perfect for families
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Aaron Court Motel
Ok - The Bed & Bathroom were clean and relatively comfortable but…… the grounds of the hotel don’t look like they have been touched in years. The room had dirty carpet, curtains and the lounge and chair looked like you could catch something if you sat on them. It had a sleazy vibe like something ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/21
Other neighborhoods 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
Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach 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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens.
