Ashburton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
A herd of cows in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A serene lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks.
A lake with mountains in the background, a white van parked by the roadside, and dry grass in the foreground.
A beach with a pebbly shore and the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Our guide on where to stay in Ashburton

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Elgin

While Elgin isn't home to many top sights, Lake Hood and Ashburton Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

A rural landscape with a field, trees, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Tinwald

While Tinwald may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and Ashburton Domain.

Netherby

When in Netherby, you can plan a visit to Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ashburton Central

If you're spending some time in Ashburton Central, Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Allenton

If you're spending some time in Allenton, Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$97 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$97
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"Lovely spacious, clean room. Had everything we needed for our stay."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Coronation Park
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$190 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$190
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (413 reviews)
"Great motel with lovely gardens"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Taylors Motel
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NZ$150 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$150
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (510 reviews)
"The receptionist greeted us, the ditections to Unit and car parking great. We enjoyed our accommodation warm and cosey. Our meal delightul and drinks ok n Public Bar cosy. Well we slept well."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel Ashburton
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Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"Lovely spacious, clean room. Had everything we needed for our stay."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Coronation Park
Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient

Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient

Ashburton Ashburton
Stay at this golf holiday home in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Everything was great. Very clean and cozy stay"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient
The Green Gecko

The Green Gecko

3.5 out of 5
23 Allison St Ashburton Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic ...
The Green Gecko
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Ashburton attractions

Ashburton Domain

8.8/10 (75 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
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