Marchwiel Travel Guide
Timaru
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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Marchwiel
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
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Wonderful accommodation and very helpful and professional staff. Will stay again
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Grosvenor
The hotel is a bit outdated, because this is a historical building,however the room inside is modern, clean and very comfortable! The parking is free and large, it's is not on the hotel territory, but it's right across the small street, in front of the hotel. The breakfast was yammy.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Very good.
Reviewed on 19 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
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Great comfortable stay as always.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marchwiel
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Ashbury Park.
Glenwood
When in Glenwood, you can plan a visit to Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
