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.
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.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
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
The Fort. Timaru
Very good.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Nice view
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
The Sea Breeze
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 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 Aigantighe Art Gallery 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.
