Kensington
Timaru
Visit Kensington
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.
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.
Patiti Point
Explore the great outdoors at Patiti Point, a lovely green space in 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.
Timaru Public Hospital
If Timaru Public Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Timaru.
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.
Top hotels in Kensington
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Very friendly staff, clean room, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Our first stay at an Ashley location and we will choose them again while in NZ. Hoping they are all this wonderful. Great kitchen space, nice furnishings and excellent staff!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Parking was easy and on-site laundry was handy
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very tired unit well overdue for refurbishment and over priced for what it was.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Grosvenor
I had a great stay. Welcoming, helpful staff, and a lovely room. I always enjoy staying at the Grosvenor, and I’m looking forward to my next stay. Will definitely aim to stay in an Executive room again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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.
Parkside
While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Watlington
Watlington might not have many top sights, but South Canterbury Museum and Timaru Lighthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Timaru Port
While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.
