Kensington Travel Guide

Timaru

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Botanical Gardens

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Top hotels in Kensington

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, modern & warm with a beautiful view of the mountain."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

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Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is ฿2,720 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,720
฿3,128 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"It was up off the road and nice and quiet. Didnt like having no curtains in the kitchen so had to keep that door shut at night which was anoying. Other than that it was all good"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is ฿3,205 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,205
฿3,686 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is ฿3,127 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,127
฿3,596 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Grosvenor
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is ฿2,674 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,674
฿3,075 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is ฿3,974 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,974
฿4,570 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
"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

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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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.

Parkside
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Redruth

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit South Canterbury Museum and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse.

Redruth
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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.

Timaru Central
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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Timaru Port
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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.

Seaview

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