Ashburton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Sunday is Edoras, capital city of Rohan in Lord of the Rings film, Ashburton, New Zealand.
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Lake Clearwater surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks of Southern Alps
Ashburton Lakes in New Zealand
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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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.

Elgin

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

Allenton

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

Ashburton Central

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

Hampstead

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

Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$93 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$93
14 June - 15 June
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! (188 reviews)
"Good room, great value."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Coronation Park
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NZ$150 per night from 9 June to 10 June
NZ$150
9 June - 10 June
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! (505 reviews)
"Good value for the price. Nice meal at the restaurant."

Reviewed on 2 June 2026

Hotel Ashburton
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$196 per night from 12 June to 13 June
NZ$196
12 June - 13 June
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! (405 reviews)
"Perfect for our overnight stop. Thanks"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Taylors Motel
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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! (188 reviews)
"Good room, great value."

Reviewed on 1 June 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! (62 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation."

Reviewed on 3 June 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.

Popular places to visit

Ashburton Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Ashburton Domain

Ashburton Aviation Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ashburton Aviation Museum in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum during your travels in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum

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