Maori Hill Travel Guide
Timaru
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Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Timaru Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
Aigantighe Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aigantighe Art Gallery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Caroline Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Timaru Port.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
South Canterbury Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your trip to Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Top hotels in Maori Hill
Aaron Court Motel
Overall the property is quite run down, but OK if you are on a budget. The person running the property was very helpful and makes you comfortable. Room was clean and warm with kitchen. Safe parking area and very central.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Anchor Motel
Arrived cops there looking for someone, description of motel didnt state backpackers and the the rooms rented out to emergency winz people. Felt unsafe actually walked out. Guys talking back to police, etc
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
Parking very easy great place to stay
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
We can highly recommend this property. Everything was good, down to comfortable bed, very clean and in such a convenient location. Hotel manager was a great source of information for both the local area and the surrounding areas.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Harbour View Motel
Other neighbourhoods around Maori Hill
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Timaru Central
If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marchwiel
While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
