Timaru Central
Timaru
Visit Timaru Central
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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre 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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
The Grosvenor
We were wowed by the entire place .
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Very clean and spacious
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Excellent facilities. Prompt responses from Host.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Aspen on King Motel
We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, very clean, comfy beds. Not my first time there.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Central
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Patiti Point are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kensington
While visiting Kensington, you might make a stop by sights like Patiti Point and Botanical Gardens.
