Timaru

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Timaru
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Paolo Corrales
Photo by Mel Fekto

Where to stay in Timaru

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Timaru Central

While visiting Timaru Central, you might make a stop by sights like South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre.

Timaru Central
One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand

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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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.

Maori Hill
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Highfield

While Highfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park.

Highfield
Currently undergoing "strengthening work".

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parkside
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Marchwiel

When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marchwiel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
Aaron Court Motel
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Grosvenor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Timaru. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
Blue Dolphin Motel
Phoenix Motel
Phoenix Motel
4 out of 5
215 King Street, Temuka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Temuka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
Phoenix Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Timaru

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We were just in Timaru for a one night stop driving from Queenstown to Christchurch. We walked into the town shopping area about 6pm hoping to get a drink and meal, but everything was closed. We went back to our hotel to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good place to stock up on groceries

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Timaru is a blot on the landscape with two very good Asian restaurants and at least one very pleasant breakfast cafe. Stop for these, don't stay.

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