Hotels near Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge

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.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at DB Brewery in Washdyke. If you want to see more of the museums in Timaru, South Canterbury Museum isn't far either.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dashing Rocks Beach during your trip to Timaru?

Explore the great outdoors at Ashbury Park, a lovely green space in Timaru.

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

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Caroline Bay Beach, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Timaru.