West End 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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Home Sweet Home
Lovely property that was clean and quiet. It had everything we needed plus a bonus with the bikes for our boys - thank you.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025
Aaron Court Motel
this room is very clean and very comfort
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
Everything was perfect and the room very clean A most enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aspen on King Motel
Spacious, clean and great kitchen with proper dining table. We loved the hot tub and the relaxer sofa.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Staff great friendly room tidy
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Very clean, spacious, comfortable. Went out of their way to help with laundry, even late in the day. Super friendly people created a wonderful atmosphere.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Seaview
Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Highfield
While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
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.
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.
