Title: Highfield Travel Guide: Best of Highfield, Timaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Highfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Highfield-Hotels.d693191680334594048.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Highfield Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Highfield.d693191680334594048.Car-Hire-Guide)[Highfield Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Highfield.d693191680334594048.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Highfield Travel Guide ## Timaru ## Visit Highfield Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Timaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru.dx3445) --- ### Popular places to visit ![One of the many sights in New Zealand, this rose garden is found in Timaru, a small town in the south island of New zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3445/c5d23373-1c78-4eef-a984-737bf9fd16a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden 5/5(2 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevor-Griffiths-Rose-Garden-Timaru-Port.d553248621526966893.Attraction) #### Caroline Bay Beach 4.5/5(4 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caroline-Bay-Beach-Timaru-Port.d553248621532610216.Attraction) #### Timaru Public Hospital If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Public-Hospital-Parkside.d553248635976021980.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Canterbury-Museum-Timaru-Central.d6112974.Attraction) #### Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Timaru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washdyke-Lagoon-Wildlife-Refuge-Timaru.d659314526844231680.Attraction) #### Timaru Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Timaru when you spend time at Timaru Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Lighthouse-Maori-Hill.d659309489382752256.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Highfield ![Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593000/2592958/1d3e34b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru 65-67 Evans Street Timaru £67 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Ashbury Park and Timaru Lighthouse are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (261 reviews) Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=2592958&PinnedHotelID=2592958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) ![The Grosvenor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/3e1de2bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grosvenor 26 Cains Terrace Timaru £73 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (828 reviews) Beautiful room. Quite large. Had everything we needed . Had dinner downstairs at the restaurant. Good value meals. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97072700/97072619/aca87d6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury £41 20 Apr - 21 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Timaru Lighthouse and Aigantighe Art Gallery are located ... 7/10 Good! (122 reviews) The driveways are very steep & covered in gravel. Parking is at the back in the bottom of the hill. It's a bit tricky to maneuver when uploading your car on such a steep incline & pulling out into Highway 1 - which is at the top of the hill. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=97072619&PinnedHotelID=97072619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) ![ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2510000/2506500/2506498/a9f5197b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge 31 Craigie Avenue Timaru £91 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews) The 2 bedroom unit on upper floor has large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and cutlery etc. King bed is high and firm and gives a fantastic sleep. Unit is not noisy. Bathroom is a bit 'tired' and in need of renovation.Staff are friendly and happy to help with any queries or needs. Overall ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=2506498&PinnedHotelID=2506498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) ![The Fort. Timaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/2ae10a39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Fort. Timaru 66 Stafford St Timaru Canterbury £67 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Timaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and South Canterbury Museum ... 7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews) The room was so tiny you did not even have a side table. However, the bed was comfortable and room was clean. The bathroom was recently renovated (SHARED BATHROOM ONLY) and kitchen was not bad either (shared only) The lounge area was so musky and we could not sit there because it was so smelly. Overall, ... Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=113647837&PinnedHotelID=113647837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) ![Aspen on King Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/70ee6310_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen on King Motel 51 King Street Timaru £87 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Timaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (565 reviews) We were greeted by a very friendly lady at reception, we saw her the next morning and she asked us if we needed anything like towels etc. The room was lovely and spacious, beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean! Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=9624908&PinnedHotelID=9624908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693191680334594048) [See all 58 properties in Highfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=693191680334594048) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Marchwiel.dx693191689201225728) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maori Hill While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Timaru-Maori-Hill.dx693191732727414784) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seaview Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse. 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