Seaview 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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
DB Brewery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in DB Brewery during your travels in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Our pick of the best Seaview Hotel Deals
Stay Timaru
The only thing was that I was used to a firmer mattress. And maybe an extra pillow would have been helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2023
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
We were wowed by the entire place .
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Clean. Convenient
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Room was good, staff very pleasant, close to the harbor, so we were able to walk down to see the little penguins coming in for the night. Only one came, but it was a treat to see it!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seaview
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.
West End
While West End isn't home to many top sights, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and South Canterbury Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
