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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

Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Botanical Gardens

Patiti Point

Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Patiti Point

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

Kensington Hotel Deals

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
The price is ₩146,711 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
₩146,711
₩168,722 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, modern & warm with a beautiful view of the mountain."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Lodge Motel
3 out of 5
36 King Street, Timaru
The price is ₩119,978 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
₩119,978
₩137,975 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Cedar Lodge Motel
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
95-99 King Street, Timaru
The price is ₩137,397 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩137,397
₩158,006 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
"A very well appointed room, including a Spa. Pristine clean and the bed...so comfy! There was a little noise from the nearby road....but we slept well! Just a one night stay, but it would be a great place for a longer stay we believe."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is ₩107,240 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
₩107,240
₩123,326 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & 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
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is ₩114,621 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
₩114,621
₩131,816 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Very clean, comfy bed, lovely warm unit, 7min walk to the hospital. Perfect wee kitchenette that had everything i needed to prepare my meals. My only gripe would be the lack of secure window ventilation latches. I love to air out my room securely whilst im out. Easy fix tho. I will definitely be ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is ₩130,327 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
₩130,327
₩149,876 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & 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 Kensington

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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.

Parkside
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Redruth

Redruth might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Redruth
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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
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Watlington

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

Watlington
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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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview

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