Ashburton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Sunday is Edoras, capital city of Rohan in Lord of the Rings film, Ashburton, New Zealand.
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

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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 Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden.

Tinwald
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Allenton

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

Allenton
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Ashburton Central

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

Ashburton Central
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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.

Elgin
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Netherby

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

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Hampstead

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

Hampstead
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NZ$150 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$150
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
Room lovely . Very disappointed in roast lamb meal

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel Ashburton
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$101 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$101
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (174 reviews)
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Coronation Park
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$181 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$181
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (388 reviews)
Owner of property was very kind and accommodating in every way to make certain that we had everything we might need. The room exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay there again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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! (174 reviews)
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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! (58 reviews)
Great place to stay, no issues except for a smell in the garage - petrol / oil / cut grass? - My wife is quite sensitive to smells and couldn't stand it. Just a small suggestion - might be an idea to leave a note on fridge explaining freezer is in the garage. Otherwise perfect.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 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

Trott's Garden

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

Trott's Garden

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

Reviews of Ashburton

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Small town Friendly Sone nice cafes

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Its better than i thought

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Ashburton is quiet but has everything you might need

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Mild temperament drivers compare with the swine on highway one.

4/5 - Good

BM

Aahburton is a quiant & lovely place to explore & enjoy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice place for a visit.

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