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Your Timaru Holiday
With one of our holiday packages to Timaru, you'll discover countless opportunities for fun and relaxation. There's a lot to enjoy, including its coastal scenery and relaxed vibe. Ready to explore your new surroundings? Caroline Bay Beach, South Canterbury Museum and DB Brewery are just a few of the top-rated places to visit during your trip to Timaru. A few quick clicks is all it takes to create your dream Timaru holiday on Expedia.
Our guide on where to stay in Timaru
Find the best Timaru areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Timaru
Timaru Central
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Timaru Central, South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Timaru Holiday
Timaru Essential Information
Language | English |
|---|---|
Currency | New Zealand dollars |
Closest Airport | Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) |
Population | 28,000 |
Max Temp Winter | 4ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 13ºC |
Top Sights | Caroline Bay Beach, South Canterbury Museum and DB Brewery |
Our pick of the best Timaru Hotel Deals
Harbour View Motel
8 Evans Street, Maori Hill, Timaru, SOUTH ISLAND
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$182 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$182
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Perfectly fine, great staff, and the room was spot on. Lag time on the TV deciding what it wanted to do was a little annoying, but that’s the only fault I can think of."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Aspen on King Motel
51 King Street, Timaru
The price is AU$137 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$137
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
"Spacious. Nice spa"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
10 Wai-Iti Rd, Maori Hill, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$178
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"The Bay Viaduct is in a great location for a stay in Timaru - close to Caroline Bay and the main shopping street. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large and had all the facilities we needed. The spa bath was lovely but did take a long time to fill. Even though we were close to the main ..."
Reviewed on 18 July 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Timaru
Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden
4.5/5(16 reviews)
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
4.5/5(73 reviews)
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.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru.
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Lodging
- Hotels near Caroline Bay Beach
- Holiday Homes in Cave
- Holiday Parks in Cave
- Hotels with Pool in Cave
- Luxury Hotels in Cave
- Cave Hotels
- Apartments in Claremont
- Caravan Parks in Claremont
- Guest Houses in Claremont
- Cheap Hotels in Claremont
- Claremont Hotels
- Timaru District Hotels
- Geraldine Hotels
- Motels in Geraldine
- Gleniti Hotels
- Highfield Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Hilton
- Luxury Hotels in Hilton
- Hilton Hotels
- Maori Hill Hotels
- B&B in Orari
- Hostels in Orari
- Orari Hotels
- Otaio Hotels
- Pareora Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Pleasant Point
- Holiday Homes in Pleasant Point
- Pleasant Point Hotels
- Hotels near Pleasant Valley Daffodils
- Apartments in Scarborough
- Holiday Parks in Scarborough
- Hotels with Pool in Scarborough
- Scarborough Hotels
- Seadown Hotels
- B&B in Temuka
- Caravan Parks in Temuka
- Guest Houses in Temuka
- Holiday Homes in Temuka
- Business Hotels in Temuka
- Cheap Hotels in Temuka
- Hotels with Parking in Temuka
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Temuka
- Temuka Hotels
- Motels in Temuka
- Cheap Hotels in Timaru Central
- Luxury Hotels in Timaru Central
- Caravan Parks in Timaru District
- Hostels in Timaru District
- Motels in Timaru District
Flights
- Flights to Timaru District
- Flights to Cave
- Flights to Geraldine
- Flights to Hadlow
- Flights to Levels
- Flights to Maungati
- Flights to Milford
- Flights to Orari
- Flights to Pareora West
- Flights to Pleasant Point
- Flights to Saint Andrews
- Flights to Salisbury
- Flights to Sutherlands
- Flights to Winchester
- Flights from Pleasant Point
- Flights from Temuka
- Flights from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Dunedin (DUD) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from London (LHR) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Nelson (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Gold Coast (OOL) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Palmerston North (PMR) to Timaru (TIU)
- Flights from Tauranga (TRG) to Timaru (TIU)
Packages
Cars
- Car hire Claremont
- Car hire Fairview
- Car hire Geraldine Flat
- Car hire near Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
- Car hire Geraldine
- Rental cars Richard Pearse airport
- Car hire Scarborough
- Car hire near Timaru Central
- Car hire near Timaru Port
- Car hire near Timaru Public Hospital
- Car hire Washdyke Flat
- Car hire near Timaru District
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