Smithfield Travel Guide
Timaru
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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.
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.
DB Brewery
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.
Top hotels in Smithfield
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
Bordering on terrible. Who writes the reviews - friends & family of the owners? Two stars rather than one as the room was a good size, the laundry facilities were great and the breakfast was nice. But basic in the extreme with no hands towels or tissues, loo that was difficult to flush and the killer: ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Tidy room. Handy location but noisy with traffic.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Aspen on King Motel
We received a very warm and friendly welcome. Our apartment was spacious, clean and well appointed. We really appreciated the reclining sofa after a long day on our feet. Beds were very comfortable and we had a great sleep in a surprisingly quiet location.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Absolutely perfect. Spacious, modern and spotless. Great location for parks, beach and restaurants.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
Oceanview
Though Oceanview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashbury Park and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
Waimataitai
While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.
Maori Hill
While visiting Maori Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach.
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 Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Washdyke
While visiting Washdyke, you might make a stop by sights like DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge.
