Ashburton has often been referred to as the gateway to the South Island's best attractions and activities. Visitors arrive here to take part in activities that are slightly less traditional such as fly-fishing, hot air ballooning or skiing. It is for this reason that Ashburton offers an extensive variety of accommodation choices.
Visitors to Ashburton will not have any trouble finding the perfect place to stay. The area offers a wide range of great hotels, resorts, chalets, apartments and guesthouses.
Top Things in Ashburton
One of the main attractions is the spectacular Lake Hood, which is situated only five minutes from Ashburton. This beautiful lake offers visitors more than seven kilometres of shoreline where water lovers can participate in all sorts of activates, one of the most popular being rowing.
The Ashburton area is filled with a great many cafes and restaurants, high quality craft shops, art galleries and museums, along with great shopping opportunities.
Ashburton is only a short drive from the main city of Christchurch, which makes it easy to access.
Arts and Entertainment
Visitors to the area can plan their trip around one of the many permanent attractions that include Ashburton Vintage Car Museum, Lynn Historical Woodworking Trust, the Plains Railway and Ashburton Aviation Museum, which has an enormous collection of planes, some that date back to World War II.
Ashburton Hotels
No matter what time of the year, there will always be a great number of choices when it comes to cheap hotels in Ashburton. A visit here means staying in one of the numerous home-stays, motels, hotels, holiday parks, guesthouses or holiday homes, all of which cater to every size of group and budget. Whether arriving as a sporting group, for a conference or a family holiday, there is sure to be the perfect Ashburton accommodation waiting.