Waimataitai Travel Guide

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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

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(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 Waimataitai Hotel Deals

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 out of 5
65-67 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is AU$134 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$134
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Good motel"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Ashbury Park Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
4 out of 5
131 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is AU$148 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$148
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & 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 23 Jun. 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great seaside location
"Nicely renovated property, in a great location with sea views. Was ideal for walking access to Caroline Bay playground and the port to view the penguin in the evening. It was really nie to arrive with the fire already lit, it was a nice and thoughtful touch.The house had everything we needed for ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 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 28 Jan. 2025

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Seaside Bungalow Timaru
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
2.5 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
The price is AU$186 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$186
8 July - 9 July
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 29 Jun. 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Aspen on King Motel
Aspen on King Motel
4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is AU$154 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$154
25 July - 26 July
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 30 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Waimataitai

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Maori Hill

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

Maori Hill
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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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Marchwiel
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Smithfield

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

Smithfield
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Oceanview

Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Oceanview
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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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview
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Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highfield

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