Waimataitai 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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach 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.
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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
Top hotels in Waimataitai
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Ashbury Park Motel
The step into the shower was too high for my elderly mother. Because of the steps we were able to access from Evans street. Staff were helpful with that information for access
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Grosvenor
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Good sized apartment. The bedroom was fine, and living room was great .The kitchen area was well equipped and even had a proper oven so I could cook a pizza. Outside was good for parking as it came with its own garage .
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waimataitai
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
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 Timaru Lighthouse.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park 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 Timaru Lighthouse.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
