You’ll always feel at home in South Canterbury.
From beach-side B&Bs, hotels and motels, high country retreats to busy backpackers, there’s something for everyone and you’ll want to stay longer.
Many visitors to South Canterbury enjoy camping in one of our many holiday parks, however you’ll easily find your own level of comfort and luxury at a wide range of hotels, motels, B&Bs and lodges across the region, choices to suit every preference and budget. Standards of cleanliness and presentation are very high and you’ll find hosts both friendly and well informed about the region. High season can be busy, so book early.
Accommodation
Accommodation Types
Stay with us, choose from the many and varied accommodation providers throughout Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts of South Canterbury.
Holiday Parks & Backpackers
Holiday Parks are also known as motor camps or campgrounds and offer much more than just tent or campervan sites. Great value Backpacker options.
Hotels & Motels
Options range from budget to four star, with the special needs of families, large groups or business travellers well catered for.
Lodges & Retreats
Boutique and specialised accommodation offer individuality, flair and warmth of the personal touch.
Responsible Camping
Rules & tips of freedom camping. Leave nothing behind but your footprints
Accommodation Towns
Accommodation Businesses
Find your style, location and budget from these South Canterbury accommodation providers.
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
1222 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest
Barker’s of Geraldine
71 Talbot Street, Geraldine
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Cnr Highway 1 and Wai-iti Road, Timaru
Glentanner Park Centre
State Highway 80, Mount Cook
Temuka Caravan Park
1 Fergusson Drive, Temuka
Timaru Top10 Holiday Park
154a Selwyn Street, Timaru
Anchor Motel & Timaru Backpackers
42 Evans Street, Timaru
ASURE Ashley Motor Lodge
97 King Street, Timaru
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