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

Panorama Motor Lodge
One night transit stay. Room needs refresh. furniture old. Value for money. Goos location with good restaurants located in front of motel
Reviewed on 21 October 2025

The Grosvenor
The room and its fixtures were all brand new so while the building looks old with its ancient lift the rooms were very modern which was nice!! As a side note, The town is very sleepy so don’t expect much activity, hustle n bustle after 5 pm and Sundays most shops etc are closed.
Reviewed on 10 October 2025

The Fort. Timaru
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to ...
Reviewed on 18 August 2025

Aaron Court Motel
There is a fridge, an oven, a microwave. It is dated as any 3 star motel, but clean. The linens and towels are super clean. Comfortable beds. Just great for a breaking the trip midway stay. We were in room 3.
Reviewed on 17 October 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
We loved the kitchen area. It made our stay so much easier. There was also a great laundry room. It was nice having clean clothes again 😌
Reviewed on 26 October 2025

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Room 6 is amazing, well equipped, so much space and very quite
Reviewed on 14 October 2025
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 Botanical Gardens 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 Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.
Timaru Central
- South Canterbury Museum
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
- Caroline Bay Beach
- Timaru Public Hospital
- Ashbury Park
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Timaru Lighthouse
- DB Brewery
- Botanic Gardens
- Botanical Gardens
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- Dashing Rocks Beach
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Patiti Point
- Otipua Wetland
