Waimataitai
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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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to 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.
Waimataitai Hotel Deals

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 November 2025

Ashbury Park Motel
Property was pretty small but everything we needed for just one night.
Reviewed on 30 December 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Was all nice and clean staff were nice
Reviewed on 1 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

The Grosvenor
Clean
Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room was large, clean and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful. Was slightly noisy at night with the proximity to State Highway 1 and you could occasionally hear the large trucks going by, but generally quiet.
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Waimataitai

Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Smithfield
While visiting Smithfield, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Oceanview
While Oceanview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Marchwiel
When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.
Waimataitai
- Places of interest
- Waimataitai Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Timaru neighborhoods
- Waimataitai Hotels by Brand
- Ashbury Park
- Dashing Rocks Beach
- Caroline Bay Beach
- South Canterbury Museum
- Timaru Public Hospital
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
- Timaru Lighthouse
- Jacks Point Surfspot
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
- Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse
- DB Brewery
- Botanical Gardens
- Aigantighe Art Gallery
- Botanic Gardens
- Patiti Point
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
- Otipua Wetland
