Glenwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
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.
Caroline Bay Beach
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.
South Canterbury Museum
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals
Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.
"The stay was just overnight. The unit was clean and as described on the website. No problems or concerns noted. Thanks"
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025
The Grosvenor
"Starting from checking in to checking out, great hospitality!! The room was exceptionally clean and we enjoyed our stay😊"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Steep gravel driveway not ideal for parking outside unit or for people with mobility issues. Room was damp. If you have too many appliances on at once the electricity trips out. Very small bathroom area. We noticed on our last morning that the smoke alarm was missing. On the plus side the beds were ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Good location Parking is good What you would expect"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Anchor Motel
"If I was a large person I wouldn’t be able to use the bathroom / toilet / shower comfortably…. a camper van would have more space. I was booked into a studio’"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Fort. Timaru
"Very good."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gleniti
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gleniti and surrounding area, you can visit Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
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.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Aigantighe Art Gallery and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
