Parkside
Timaru
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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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.
Ashbury Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.
Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Timaru. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Top hotels in Parkside
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
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Clean, comfortable, spacious & convenient.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Fitzgerald on King
Have not stayed here for awhile, comfortable, warm and heaps of room
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Aaron Court Motel
nice sized rooms. plenty of space
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
We were wowed by the entire place .
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkside
Kensington
If you're spending some time in Kensington, Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
Redruth
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Redruth and surrounding area, you can visit Jacks Point Surfspot and South Canterbury Museum.
