Watlington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Our pick of the best Watlington Hotel Deals
Aspen on King Motel
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Harbour View Motel
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
The Grosvenor
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Watlington
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.
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Caroline Bay Beach.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
