About the Hotel
April and Ian Clifford welcome you to Glenmark Holiday Park located just a 3-minute drive south from central Timaru and only an hour’s drive from the ski fields at Lake Tekapo. There is accommodation to suit all budgets at our quiet and friendly park, options include standard cabins, self-contained studios, and large two-bedroom motel units as well as sheltered camp and caravan sites. We have a range of onsite facilities that include an outdoor pool, playground, trampoline, pedal car hire and a free to use barbeque next to the communal kitchen. Our lounge includes Freeview TV as well as books and magazines. All guests are provided with free onsite parking and limited free WiFi. Whether you want an utterly relaxing break or an action packed holiday, we are the perfect location. We are an ideal family holiday environment with wide open spaces and spectacular beaches, showcases great museums and natural landscapes. During your stay our friendly team can inform you about the local attractions and activities such as Caroline Bay Beach, voted one of the top 10 beaches in New Zealand, where you may find little blue penguins to view for free, or head to the river and fish for Trout and Salmon. There plenty of family activities such as the Christmas Carnival at Caroline Bay that runs for 3 weeks from boxing day, with family entertainment daily and child friendly museums with rare Maori rock art tours. The rock art is the most extensive work to be found anywhere in NZ. We look forward to welcoming you to our classic Kiwi holiday park in Timaru.