Timaru Central Travel Guide
Timaru
Visit Timaru Central
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.
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.
Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre during your trip to Timaru.
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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Timaru Central
The Grosvenor
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
"Good kitchen and spacious living room and bedroom. Disappointed to had thought the spa bath was in the room"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
The Sea Breeze
"Great hotel, close to town and very modern."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Fort. Timaru
"Very good."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Anchor Motel
"Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Staff very helpful. Not very clean. Cooking utensils need updating/replacing. Beds comfortable and plenty of towels. Bust road but traffic noise not really a problem"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Where to stay in Timaru Central
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Aigantighe Art Gallery.
