What's Kensington like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Kensington. Take time to see places such as Botanical Gardens and Patiti Point while you're here. South Canterbury Museum and Botanic Gardens are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Kensington
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
Things to see near Kensington:
- Patiti Point (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Botanic Gardens (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Caroline Bay Beach (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Ashbury Park (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
- Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
Things to do near Kensington:
- Botanical Gardens (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- South Canterbury Museum (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Aigantighe Art Gallery (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Jacks Point Surfspot (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
When is the best time to visit Timaru?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 7°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average -3°C)
- Rainiest months: May, September, December, July (average 360 mm of rainfall)