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?
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.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in Waimataitai
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Clean tidy a very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
"Staff lovely, rooms very clean but dated. Bed warm and comfortable"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
The Grosvenor
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 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
"At the price point it was probably all that could be expected however for a very little effort they could attend to the shabiness"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
Where to stay in Waimataitai
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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
