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

Harbour View Motel
Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ...
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Aaron Court Motel
There is a fridge, an oven, a microwave. It is dated as any 3 star motel, but clean. The linens and towels are super clean. Comfortable beds. Just great for a breaking the trip midway stay. We were in room 3.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
A great spot for a stop over on the way home.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Anchor Motel
Family friendly
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Blue Dolphin Motel
We stayed for one night. The owner was really pleasant & helpful with Laundry room. Very clean and comfortable. Good seats for relaxing.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maori Hill

Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

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.

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 Caroline Bay Beach.

West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.