Welcome to Ashburton
We are more than just a half way point from the north and south, we have so much to offer in Ashburton and Mid Canterbury-
With so many things to do we suggest spending a few days here make us your base to explore
For those seeking an adventure -
- Jet boat rides- Discovery Jet
- UTV with Dirt Bandits
- Hot air ballooning - Ballooning Canterbury or Adventure Balloons NZ LTD
- Rafting- Rangitata Rafts
- Heli Ski- Methven Heliski
- Mountain Biking - Bike Methven
- Horse Riding - High Country Horse Adventures
- Clay Shooting/ Archery/ Air Rifle target Shooting/ Knife Throwing - NEWZENGLAND LTD
- Erewhon Station- Clydesdale wagon rides
- Lord Of the Ring Tours
- Back Country Hunting and Fishing Guides
- Ice Skating- Staveley Ice Rink
- Skiing/ Snowboarding - Mt Hutt
- Boating/ Swimming - Lake Hood
For those seeking nature
- Ashburton Domain
- Tinwald Domain
- Trotts Community Garden- Ashburton
- Mt Somers Track
- Sharplin Falls - Staveley
- Peel Forest
- Haketere Conservation Park
- Rakaia Gorge
- Lake Hood Trail
- Ashburton Trail
- Peak Hill
- Methven walkway
- Plus many more parks and walks
For those seeking history and art
- Ashburton Aviation Museum
- The Plains Railway
- Ashburton Gallery
- Ashburton Fire Museum
- Ashburton Museum
- Hinds Classics Cars
Ashburton Trust Entertainment Centre
For those seeking relaxation
- Access Bars and Access Body Processes - Available as a service at the motel
- Opuke Thermal Pools
- Flow Pool and Studio
- Salt House
- Beauty Worx Day Spa
Playgrounds for the kids
- Ashburton Domain Walnut Ave, Ashburton 7700
- Mona Square Playground 14-18 Mona Square, Ashburton 7700
- Friedlander Park Hampstead, Ashburton 7700
- George Glassey Park Tinwald, Ashburton 7700
- Hillier Place Park Hillier Place, Allenton, Ashburton 7700
- Argyle Park Middle Road, Allenton, Ashburton 7700
