Oceanview Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden

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.

Caroline Bay Beach

Timaru Public Hospital

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.

Timaru Public Hospital

Timaru Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse.

Timaru Lighthouse

South Canterbury Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

South Canterbury Museum

DB Brewery

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

DB Brewery

Our pick of the best Oceanview Hotel Deals

The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor
3 out of 5
26 Cains Terrace, Timaru
The price is NZ$135 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (759 reviews)
Great location
"Great location. Quiet room with blackout curtains. Very impressed with meals at restaurant"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

The Grosvenor
Ashbury Park Motel
Ashbury Park Motel
4 out of 5
131 Evans Street, Timaru
The price is NZ$155 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Ashbury Park Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2 out of 5
27 Evans St, Timaru, Canterbury
The price is NZ$99 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Thanks again
"The owner is so nice Place very well located Super comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Aaron Court Motel
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 out of 5
38 King Street, Timaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$290 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"What i liked was seeing my Motorcycle was still secured and safe on my trailer while parked overnight outside ."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Coastal Ridge Apartments
Panorama Motor Lodge
Panorama Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
The price is NZ$196 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3-star motel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Thanks for a good stay
"Good stay for an overnight trip in Timaru. Bed was beautifully firm and towels were nice and fluffy. Good that we had a kitchen space to meal prep for further travel days. Location was perfect for Caroline bay , a little road noise but it didn’t worry us."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Panorama Motor Lodge
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 out of 5
16 - 22 SH1 (Evans Street), Timaru
The price is NZ$149 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and ...
7.6/10 Good! (151 reviews)
"it was alright, close to town and bay"

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
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Other neighbourhoods around Oceanview

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Smithfield

If you're spending some time in Smithfield, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Dashing Rocks Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Smithfield
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Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Waimataitai
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Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse.

Marchwiel
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Washdyke

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.

Washdyke
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Maori Hill

While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park.

Maori Hill
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Highfield

While Highfield isn't home to many top sights, Botanic Gardens and Ashbury Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highfield

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