Ashburton is located a short drive from Christchurch City on State Highway 1 in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. About 86 kilometres from Christchurch City and commonly nicknamed "Ashvegas", Ashburton is a lively town with a huge range of attractions and activities. Fly fish in the Rakaia River or ride a hot air balloon over the Canterbury plains.

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Ashburton

Ashburton is located a short drive from Christchurch in the Canterbury region. Ashburton offers fly fishing in the Rakaia River, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury plains and more.

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