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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David Elliot - Snark: A Victorian Odyssey
Some 10 years ago a book was published that shocked the global literary community to the quick. It was called Snark, Being a true history of the Expedition that discovered the Snark and the Jabberwock… and its tragic ...
Where: Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 327 West St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 10:00am on Thursday 29th November 2018
To: 4:00pm on Sunday 10th February 2019
Clive Humphreys - The Process of Place
The sites of forest remnants and bush on Waiheke Island have been captured in great detail through the drawings of Clive Humphreys in this exhibition. Humphreys cannot be faulted on his technical skill in capturing ...
Where: Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 327 West St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 10:00am on Thursday 29th November 2018
To: 7:00pm on Wednesday 13th February 2019
Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts
Some of the Christmas Carols will be familiar – A Midnight Clear, Deck the Halls, O Holy Night, Mistletoe and Wine, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks at Night – you will even get the chance to sing along! ...
Where: St Stephens Church, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 64 Park St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 12:00pm on Friday 14th December 2018
To: 6:00pm on Friday 14th December 2018
Michele A'Court & Jeremy Elwood - On the Road
On the road again – Michele and Jeremy’s AOTNZ tour – 1 Feb - 9 March 2019. Michele and Jeremy have been performing comedy around the country – and around the globe – for over 20 years. Regular guests on ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 2:30pm on Sunday 3rd February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 3rd February 2019
Sofia Talvik - Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots
Sofia Talvik - World Tour 2019. During 2019 Swedish artist Sofia Talvik is embarking on a world tour that includes several European countries, New Zeeland and an extensive U.S tour. Sofia Talviks is an ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:30pm on Sunday 17th February 2019
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 17th February 2019
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
The Adele and Amy Songbook
Direct from Melbourne. The Adele and Amy Songbook "Playing the very best from Adele and Amy Winehouse" + Guests. Doors 7pm. Australia's brightest new singing star Bloom brings to you the songs of 2 amazing ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 1st May 2019
To: 9:30pm on Wednesday 1st May 2019
The Legacy Tour with Kelvin Cruickshank and TJ Higgs
'The Legacy Tour' with Kelvin Cruickshank and TJ Higgs in honour of our mentor the late Colin Fry... What happens when you mix two international superstar mediums together on one stage! NZs leading medium Kelvin ...
Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton, Ashburton District
Address: 211a Wills St, Ashburton, Ashburton District
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 11th July 2019
To: 9:30pm on Thursday 11th July 2019