Glenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

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

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

Ashbury Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Ashbury Park

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.

Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

Our pick of the best Glenwood Hotel Deals

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.

Timaru
The price is AU$157 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$157
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Timaru. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Overnight stay
"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

Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit.
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
The price is AU$182 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$182
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (107 reviews)
"Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Harbour View Motel
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

4.5 out of 5
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is AU$137 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$137
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (535 reviews)
"Spacious. Nice spa"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aspen on King Motel
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$178
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is AU$82 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$82
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 (90 reviews)
"Property was clean and tidy and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aaron Court Motel
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is AU$128 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$128
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (797 reviews)
"The room and its fixtures were all brand new so while the building looks old with its ancient lift the rooms were very modern which was nice!! As a side note, The town is very sleepy so don’t expect much activity, hustle n bustle after 5 pm and Sundays most shops etc are closed."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Grosvenor
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Other neighbourhoods around Glenwood

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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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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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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.

Gleniti
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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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Watlington

Watlington might not have many top sights, but Botanic Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Watlington
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Maori Hill

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

Maori Hill

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