Ashburton
Ashburton is a large town located a short drive from Christchurch and is situated in the heart of the Canterbury Plains. Ashburton is the hub of the Mid Canterbury's, combining city facilities and vibrancy with smaller town friendliness. You’ll enjoy a nationally recongised art gallery and aviation museum and a relaxing laid-back country atomsphere.
Lake Hood, on the outskirts of Ashburton is a paradise for water enthusiasts, with a wide range of activities including swimming to yachting, boating and waterskiing as well as a range of accommodation in Ashburton. Enjoy coffee or dining at the lakefront restaurant and watch the world go by. more
Top class sporting facilities cater for all codes and include an international-standard hockey pitch, superb tennis courts and challenging golf courses.
The annual Wheels Week in May showcases many heritage attractions that can also be visited year round. Including the Ashburton Vintage Car Museum, the Plains Railway and Historical Village and the Ashburton Aviation Museum.
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AIR RANGITATA - Mid Canterbury
AIR RANGITATA - Mid Canterbury
Scenic flights over the South Island's spectacular Southern Alps. Our high wing Cessna seats five and provides fantastic viewing and photo opportunities. Enjoy unimpeded views as you fly through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Scenic routes include Mt Cook & West Coast Glaciers and the Rangitata Headwaters. Airport transfers from Christchurch to Queenstown or anywhere in between.
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- +64 3 696 3848
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- +64 27 473 2581
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- 372 Rangitata Terrace Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and escape to Red Cottage in Staveley. Enjoy romantic evenings with open fires, candle light and the warm wooden ambience of this restored historical cottage. Watch the sun set over the surrounding mountains while enjoying local produce and fine wine, after a day of exploring this wonderful area.
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- +64 3 303 0970
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- 4323 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton 7771, New Zealand
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Ashburton Aviation Museum - Canterbury
Ashburton Aviation Museum - Canterbury
Pictured is one of our star attractions, the Harrier 'jump jet'. Ashburton has a strong aviation history, being a training base in World War 2. We have a super-hanger and more than 20 aircraft on display. We're well worth a visit. Get up close and personal with Skyhawk, Tiger Moth, DC3, Flying Flea, Vampire, Meteor, Harvard, De Havilland.
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- +64 3 308 6408
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- +64274334802
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- 393 Seafield Road, Elgin 7777, Ashburton, New Zealand
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HOTEL ASHBURTON - Ashburton
HOTEL ASHBURTON - Ashburton
Mobile-friendly - The best country hotel accommodation and conference centre in New Zealand. Ashburton is only a one-hour drive to Mount Hutt or one hour south of Christchurch. All rooms ground floor. Excellent restaurant on site. Several conference rooms ideal for all types of events including weddings, seminars, promotions and reunions.
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- +64 3 307 8887
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- 0800 330 880 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 11-35 Racecourse Road, Winchmore, Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
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KIA ORA CAMPERS - South Island, NZ
KIA ORA CAMPERS - South Island, NZ
Mobile-friendly - Situated in the central South Island of New Zealand, Kia Ora Campers offer self-drive, fully-equipped two, four and six-berth motorhomes. Ideal base for exploring the stunning South Island high country lakes, and Mount Cook region. All campervans have hot and cold pressurized water, heater, gas cooker, microwave, fridge, toilet, shower, pillows and towels. Bedding available on request.
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- +64 3 688 1388
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- +64 21 176 4079
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- 560 Landsborough Road, Claremont, New Zealand
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REVIVE ON OAKVIEW - Mid Canterbury
REVIVE ON OAKVIEW - Mid Canterbury
Revive on Oakview is located 15mins from Ashburton and is the perfect place to switch off and de-stress in a private setting. Come relax in one of our accommodation options - The Oakview Suite or The Garden Studio. Relax in your private wood-fired hot tub and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast in the seclusion of your own personal retreat.
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- +64 3 302 6799
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- +64 27 678 8230
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- 707 Long Beach Road, Willowby, New Zealand
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SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
Mobile-friendly - Welcome to Skydiving Kiwis, the newest and by far coolest New Zealand tandem skydiving experience. Located only one and a half hours south of Christchurch, a perfect day trip to South Canterbury awaits you... Established in June 2011 by a small group of highly skilled and extremely passionate 'kiwi' skydivers, collectively boasting over 20 years industry experience between them!
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- +64 22 101 1404
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- 0800 359 549 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Ashburton Aerodrome, Seafield Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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Recently awarded the prestigious "Award of Garden Excellence" by the Canterbury Horticultural Society, Trotts Gardens has outstanding horticultural value in plant cultivation, construction, and maintenance.
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Ronald McDonald House Charity Lip Sync Battle
Have you got talent! Come along for a great night out, bring the family. Either enter an act, or sit back and watch the talent unfold. To enter an act, contact Joe: Email: joejabow71@gmail.com Ph: 3020071 M: 028 ...
Where: Ashburton Intermediate, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 144 Cass Road, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 6:30pm on Wednesday 14th November 2018
To: 11:59pm on Wednesday 14th November 2018
Muka Youth Prints
We are very excited that Muka Youth Prints is back at the Ashburton Art Gallery for one day only on the 14th of November from 1:00-6:00pm. The project is based around the concept that the best way to make young people ...
Where: Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 327 West St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 1:00pm on Wednesday 14th November 2018
To: 6:00pm on Wednesday 14th November 2018
Twilight In the Vines
Welcome to the second annual Twilight in the Vines! Join us for an evening of: - Wine Tastings + Sales by CharRees Vineyard - Live Music by Wayne Pannett & Co - Alfresco Dining with Yes Chef Events & Catering and ...
Where: CharRees Vineyard, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 22 Laings Rd, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 3:00pm on Saturday 24th November 2018
To: 8:00pm on Saturday 24th November 2018
2018 Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge
The Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge attracts a wide range of participants – from Sunday strollers and enthusiastic kids to fast pace competitive mountainbikers who race it out for the top spot. The RuralCo ...
Where: Longbeach Estate, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: Bryants Rd, Longbeach, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 9:00am on Sunday 25th November 2018
To: 2:00pm on Sunday 25th November 2018
A Russian Triple Bill
Following their sell-out performances, A Festival of Russian Ballet, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with A Russian Triple Bill. This is the first time that the company have brought this stunning ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 28th November 2018
To: 10:10pm on Wednesday 28th November 2018
The ABBA Show
Direct from Australia, and following more than 5000 international shows, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute - The ABBA Show - is coming to town! Far from being ‘just another cover band’, The ABBA Show is a ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 8:00pm on Saturday 8th December 2018
To: 10:30pm on Saturday 8th December 2018
The Marvellous Mayfield Christmas Market
A delightfully relaxing Christmas Country Market consisting of approximately 60 quality stalls all set in a delightful rural setting in the picturesque Mid Canterbury village of Mayfield which is located approximately ...
Where: Mayfield Memorial Hall, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: State Highway 72, ashburton, new zealand, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 10:00am on Sunday 9th December 2018
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 9th December 2018
Ice Skate Tour
Be prepared for a cool but not cold ice skating experience. The Ice Skate Tour travels around New Zealand with state of the art, artificial ice rinks. They look like ice and have 97% same gliding capacity as natural ...
Where: Allenton School, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 110 Harrison St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 3:00pm on Tuesday 19th March 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 24th March 2019
Get Coloured By CanInspire Colour Fun Run
This will be our third Get Coloured by CanInspire colour fun run to be held here in Ashburton at Lake Hood with the proceeds going to help the CanInspire Charitable Trust help our local Mid-Canterbury community. The ...
Where: Lake Hood, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: Huntington Park, Tinwald, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 10:00am on Sunday 7th April 2019
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 7th April 2019
Cats
One of the world’s best-loved musicals, Cats, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:30pm on Monday 15th April 2019
To: 10:00pm on Monday 15th April 2019