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.
Top hotels in Kensington

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 Dec 8, 2025

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 Nov 10, 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Great place to stay for short term
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Spacious room and decent amenities
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Aaron was very hospitable.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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.
