Discover the most popular places to visit in Timaru
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
9.0/10 (52 reviews)
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.
Caroline Bay Beach
9.0/10 (155 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.
South Canterbury Museum
8.6/10 (19 reviews)
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.
Timaru Lighthouse
8.8/10 (19 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you take a trip to Timaru Lighthouse.
Ashbury Park
8.0/10 (18 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
DB Brewery
8.4/10 (31 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Botanic Gardens
8.8/10 (55 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a visit to Botanic Gardens. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
8.0/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
"We can highly recommend this property. Everything was good, down to comfortable bed, very clean and in such a convenient location. Hotel manager was a great source of information for both the local area and the surrounding areas.
"
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.
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.
You'll find cheap prices on Expedia for your Timaru getaway. However, factors like the length of stay, hotel choice and season will determine how much your vacation to Timaru costs.
What are the cheapest months to go to Timaru?
If you're looking to score a cheap Timaru vacation package, consider visiting in February, November and December. You'll usually find lower prices on hotels and airfares during these months — ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
How many days is enough for Timaru?
With around 2 days, you'll have plenty of time to visit popular neighborhoods such as Timaru Central and Maori Hill during your Timaru vacation. Make sure to also add DB Brewery and Dashing Rocks Beach to your sightseeing list. Up for some more adventures? Consider venturing outside of Timaru on day trips and tours.
Is it worth booking a vacation package to Timaru?
It's no wonder a Timaru vacation is on the must-do list of many travelers. Popular attractions like Caroline Bay Beach are just the beginning of what you can explore here.
How to find the best Timaru package deals?
Use Expedia's filter tool to find some unbeatable Timaru package deals. When you begin your search, simply set your maximum budget and then order the results by "Price: low to high." If you want to save, plan your trip for midweek, or search for Timaru package deals in the off-peak season. Switch up your travel dates and you may land even bigger discounts. As a rule of thumb, it's typically best to book your vacation package well in advance.
Is it cheaper to book a Timaru vacation as a package?
You can enjoy significant savings on your next Timaru getaway by booking a personalized vacation package. Click on the "Package" heading, then enter your travel dates and destination to browse the best hotel and flight prices. Bundle everything into a neat package and you can save hundreds of dollars. Consider adding a car rental and you may score a better deal.
When to book a vacation package to Timaru?
Land incredible bargains by booking your flights in advance with Expedia. If being spontaneous is more your style, take advantage of our last-minute deals for a spur-of-the-moment Timaru adventure.
How to plan a trip to Timaru?
Choose your dates: The things you'd like to do in Timaru and your favorite season will help you decide when to travel.
Plan your budget wisely: On top of the price of your hotel, you should factor in other expenses. These include food, transportation and flights. Also, set aside a little extra for unexpected expenses that may crop up during your trip to Timaru.
Use Expedia's trip planning tool to explore Timaru: Research every aspect of your trip to Timaru with this handy planner. Invite your friends and family to collaborate on a group trip, search for stays or things to do and make bookings.
Decide your trip length: Think about how long you'd like to spend discovering Timaru. Plan your days so you can get to all the activities and attractions you're interested in at a leisurely pace.
Bundle your bookings: With your travel dates in place, you can combine your car rental, hotels, flights and more into a personalized Timaru vacation package.
Book any excursions or activities: Here's the fun part — organizing everything you want to do and see. Browse some of the exciting things to do in Timaru and book your tickets early to save time (and maybe some cash too!).
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Timaru vacation packages?
If you're like us, you love discovering new places but don't love the big price tag that can sometimes come with it. That's why we offer Book Now, Pay Later vacations. With help from online lender Affirm, you can spread the total cost of your Timaru trip across 3, 6 or 12 months. There are also no late payment fees or hidden costs, so you can snap up great vacation packages with payment plans as soon as you see them.