What to do in Ashburton District

Activities, attractions and tours

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a glacier.
A mountainous landscape with a glacier and a valley.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a clear blue sky, and a calm river reflecting the landscape.
A calm river reflecting a rocky outcrop and a forested hillside.
A river flowing through a forested valley with rocky banks and clear turquoise water.

Activities

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

NZ$325
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

NZ$385
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Mt Cook Full Day Private Tour Via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

NZ$345
per adult
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
Opuke Hot Pools and Spa

Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch

NZ$399
per adult
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
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Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Activity duration is 11 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 58 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$385 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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What to do in Ashburton District

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Mount Hutt Skifield

9.2/10 (47 reviews)
Hit the slopes at one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas, which is best known for its long season and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
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Day trip destinations from Ashburton District

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.

Ashburton

A river winding through a valley with a mountain in the background.

Methven

A meadow with yellow flowers and a mountain range in the background.

Windwhistle

A person overlooking a sunset with mountains in the background.

Staveley

A mountainous landscape with a clear view of a lake and distant hills.

Lake Coleridge

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a turquoise lake, and dense green forest.

Peel Forest

A road flanked by dry bushes and power lines, leading towards distant mountains under a clear sky.

Kakapotahi