Waimataitai

Timaru

Popular places to visit

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

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Dashing Rocks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?

Dashing Rocks Beach

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Caroline Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Timaru Port.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

Though Timaru Public Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru while you are here.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at South Canterbury Museum during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

South Canterbury Museum

Waimataitai Hotel Deals

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$83 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Good motel"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Ashbury Park Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
4 out of 5
131 Evans Street, Timaru
$84 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$96 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (283 reviews)
"Very warm welcome"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Ashbury Park Motel
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Timaru
Stay at this vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Warm and welcome in Timaru
"Walkable to town and the beach. Having the heat pump on before we arrived so the house was perfect temperature. Bedrooms did get cold if we closed the doors at night but were very cosy with the doors open. No obvious place for pantry type food that we did not put in fridge. Was perfect for our week ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property
Seaside Bungalow Timaru
Seaside Bungalow Timaru
Timaru District
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Timaru. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
seaview escape
"great beds location and hope to come back"

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

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Seaside Bungalow Timaru
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$112 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (790 reviews)
"Character hotel with a fantastic old style elevator"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

The Grosvenor
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
$94 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$109 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Very well maintained and presented property, ours was a modern large spacious room. Good location. Nothing at all to fault which in itself is often rare these days. Would return without hesitation."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around Waimataitai

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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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Marchwiel

When in Marchwiel, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marchwiel
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Smithfield

While visiting Smithfield, you might make a stop by sights like Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Smithfield
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Oceanview

While Oceanview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Oceanview
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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview
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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
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