West End 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.
Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Botanic Gardens. 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.
Top hotels in West End
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The hotel is a bit outdated, because this is a historical building,however the room inside is modern, clean and very comfortable!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 West End
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
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.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse.
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.
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.
