Kensington
Timaru
Visit Kensington
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.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kensington
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, very clean, comfy beds. Not my first time there.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Great place to stay for short term
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025
The Grosvenor
We were wowed by the entire place .
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Patiti Point and Jacks Point Surfspot 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.
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, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
