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.
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.
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.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
We were greeted warmly & made comfortable. Our room was spacious and clean. A referral to a local restaurant was a very good choice for dinner.
Reviewed on 8 December 2025
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Great place to stay for short term
Reviewed on 8 September 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Extremely spacious rooms, extremely helpful staff, close to amenities, fantastic playground for kids on site. Lots of room and parking.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Kitchen was fully equipped Had everything needed for the few days stay Staff are lovely Would stay again when I visit the area Thank you
Reviewed on 31 December 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Staff great friendly room tidy
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Jacks Point Surfspot and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Kensington
- Places of interest
- Kensington Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Timaru neighborhoods
- Kensington Hotels by Brand
- Botanical Gardens
- Patiti Point
- Caroline Bay Beach
- South Canterbury Museum
- Timaru Public Hospital
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Ashbury Park
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Timaru Lighthouse
- DB Brewery
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Botanic Gardens
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
- Dashing Rocks Beach
- Otipua Wetland
