Timaru Port Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Timaru Port
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.
Dashing Rocks Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?
Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Timaru with a trip to Botanic Gardens. 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.
Our pick of the best Timaru Port Hotel Deals
Anchor Motel
"Whole house. Very old house which was actually quite an experience..pull chord for lights and shower over claw foot bath, took me back to my 20's.. 1 full length mirror somewhere, would be great!! But iron and board were very helpful! Needs some work on both bathrooms! Extractor fan in kitchen VERY ..."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
The Grosvenor
"Loved my stay. Great hotel with lovely rooms."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Staff very helpful. Not very clean. Cooking utensils need updating/replacing. Beds comfortable and plenty of towels. Bust road but traffic noise not really a problem"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
"Clean tidy a very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
"Clean room, prime location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
"Was very nice"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Timaru Port
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, Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens.
