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
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Fast check-in. Modern clean apartment rooms. Comfortable beds. Hot shower and comfortable spa bath. Really happy with the value for the price.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Cedar Lodge Motel
Great place to stay for short term
Reviewed on 8 September 2025
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The room was immaculate, large, and had an electric blanket to take the chill off. The staff were friendly and waiting for us to arrive. It was centrally located for us and in a quiet part of town.
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful
Reviewed on 16 November 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
The Grosvenor
Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens and Jacks Point Surfspot are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Timaru Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
- Ashbury Park
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- DB Brewery
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Botanic Gardens
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Dashing Rocks Beach
- Otipua Wetland
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
