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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Netherby

When in Netherby, you can plan a visit to Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum, 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.

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 Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum.

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$95 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$95
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (199 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Place is easily accessible"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Coronation Park
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$194 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$194
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (416 reviews)
"Awesome Motel, big, clean, great hosts. Will definitely stay again ... Ray Everett"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Taylors Motel
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NZ$158 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$158
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (513 reviews)
"Parking very close to our room . We weren’t wanting a large dinner so as bar meal suited us ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 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! (199 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Place is easily accessible"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 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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