Timaru Central
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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.
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
Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Panorama Motor Lodge
Clean and comfortable and great central location
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
The Fort. Timaru
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment with our 2 x kids on the fold out couch in the lounge area. Great value for money. The facilities were excellent: comfy bed, good shower, kitchen with dishwasher & full size fridge. The apartment was lovely and spacious & sunny & quiet. Would recommend this to ...
Reviewed on Aug 18, 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 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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 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.
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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 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 Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point.
