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.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Top hotels in West End
Aspen on King Motel
Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Grosvenor
Very clean and the people were incredibly helpful. Excellent pub and restaurant pub
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Aaron Court Motel
The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Room was very clean, and room service was available.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room was large, clean and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful. Was slightly noisy at night with the proximity to State Highway 1 and you could occasionally hear the large trucks going by, but generally quiet.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Great value.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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 Timaru Lighthouse.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
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 Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
