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Central Rakaia Home

Central Rakaia Home

Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
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Central Rakaia Home
Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NZ$129 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$129
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly staff. Upgraded on arrival.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Methven Resort
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$102 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$102
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (173 reviews)
Nice accommodation, friendly staff

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Coronation Park
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Central Rakaia Home

Central Rakaia Home

Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
Central Rakaia Home
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! (173 reviews)
Nice accommodation, friendly staff

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Coronation Park
Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Brinkley Resort
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Popular places to visit

Salmon World

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Salmon World

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