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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kensington
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Mountain view excellent n easy parking except the laundry not well equipped.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The room was very clean. Had a kitchen with everything you needed. The bed was comfortable and lovely linen. It was perfect.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Clean room/bathroom.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
The Grosvenor
Classic early twentieth century grand hotel in great renovated condition. Excellent bar down stairs with good pub food available. We had a great night there with our local friends.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
A very clean unit, had good cooking facilities, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Room are dated, handy to town and beach
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens 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 Botanical Gardens 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 Caroline Bay Beach 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.
