Parkside
Timaru

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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Parkside

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Great comfortable stay as always.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Aspen on King Motel
Handy to town helpful advice from owner.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Fitzgerald on King
Excellent staff and location
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

The Grosvenor
Starting from checking in to checking out, great hospitality!! The room was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay😊
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Aaron Court Motel
This motel is absolutely disgusting. on check in, found the spare toilet roll covered in urine and blood on the floor. after speaking to the owner (who offered to re-clean the room, it was decided that this motel was unfit for use. our rep ended up not staying and checked into another motel. we are ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
The room we wasn’t very clean, dust on skirting boards, hair on carpet. The bathroom floor is very old with ripped Lino, the shower looks dirty where the silicone is in the joins. Bathroom heater had no chord so wasn’t useable, fan in bathroom very noisey & it goes when light is turned on. The fan ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkside

Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens.

Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

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.

Watlington
While Watlington isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point are some notable places to visit nearby.

Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Redruth
Redruth might not have many top sights, but Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
