Visit Timaru Port
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.
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.
Timaru Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you take a trip to Timaru Lighthouse.
Top hotels in Timaru Port
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
The Grosvenor
Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room was large, clean and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful. Was slightly noisy at night with the proximity to State Highway 1 and you could occasionally hear the large trucks going by, but generally quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
We were greeted warmly & made comfortable. Our room was spacious and clean. A referral to a local restaurant was a very good choice for dinner.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Timaru Port
Timaru Central
While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
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.
Waimataitai
If you're spending some time in Waimataitai, Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
