Marchwiel Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Marchwiel
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.
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 Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Our pick of the best Marchwiel Hotel Deals
Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru
Great Host. Very family friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Aspen on King Motel
Very clean and tidy room with all the amenities I needed
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Grosvenor
Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff were amazing and the room was very clean, neat and tidy with everything I needed plus the location was great! Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Aaron Court Motel
The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room was large, clean and well equipped. The staff were extremely helpful. Was slightly noisy at night with the proximity to State Highway 1 and you could occasionally hear the large trucks going by, but generally quiet.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marchwiel
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse 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.
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.
Glenwood
When in Glenwood, you can plan a visit to Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.
Smithfield
If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.
