Maori Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

Timaru Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.

Timaru Lighthouse

Aigantighe Art Gallery

5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Aigantighe Art Gallery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Aigantighe Art Gallery

Caroline Bay Beach

4.5/5(73 reviews)

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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

South Canterbury Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

South Canterbury Museum

Our pick of the best Maori Hill Hotel Deals

Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is AU$101 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
6.8/10 (70 reviews)
"Convenient for my stay, warm-dry and reasonably quiet from traffic noise overnight. Great to be able to have car under cover."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Harbour View Motel
Harbour View Motel
2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is AU$155 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"Loved the room, and the staff were amazing. I would have put quiet, but unfortunately with the road works right outside, I couldn't do that. However, that is out of the Motel's hands. Suffice to say, we would definitely stay here again if we came back to Timaru."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Harbour View Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 out of 5
40 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is AU$141 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (144 reviews)
"The room was clean and tidy, there was everything we needed in the room. Only downside was there were roadworks directly in front of the room at the time of the visit (they stopped by 8.00pm so didn't affect us too much)and due to general traffic noise it would have been hard to sleep in if we hadn't ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Blue Dolphin Motel
Anchor Motel
Anchor Motel
2.5 out of 5
42 Evans St, Timaru
The price is AU$99 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (191 reviews)
"Friendly service"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Anchor Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is AU$198 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (118 reviews)
"Good central location and views of the ocean."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
The Coast Motel
The Coast Motel
3.5 out of 5
28 Evans Street, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery ...
7.8/10 Good! (151 reviews)
"Great property, very convenient"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

The Coast Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Maori Hill

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Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.

Seaview
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Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Waimataitai
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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.

Timaru Central
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Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may 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 Caroline Bay Beach.

Marchwiel
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West End

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

West End
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Smithfield

If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Dashing Rocks Beach and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

Smithfield

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