Conferences

Conferencing in the Ashburton District

With Ashburton’s new state-of-the-art event centre and theatre, hotels, resort venues catering for large conferences, and quality lodges suitable for overnight management retreats, the Ashburton District is an ideal convention and conference location - only one hour from Christchurch.

The surrounding mountains and high country lakes of the Ashburton District provide not only a stress free environment for any conference or meeting, also a wide range of accommodation, activities and structured team building options.

Destination and event managment is available, providing a wide range of innovative programmes and services to assist in delivering outstanding conference and incentive events, combining a personalised approach with innovation. A premium service that reflects the highest level of professionalism.

Request a Proposal

Ashburton District Tourism is able to present a formal proposal with your specific conference or meeting requirements, including incentive activities.

Simply complete the enquiry form with your details and we will send a formal proposal to you.  

Convention and Incentive Planners

Planning a conference or convention in the Ashburton District?

Have a look at the below documents to help you in planning a successful and professional event. These documents can help you decide:

• Conference or meeting venue, with or without accommodation
• Pre, post and during conference activities

Conference Guide Adobe Acrobat Document: 3.75 MB, 9.3 minutes @ 56kbps

Incentive Guide Adobe Acrobat Document: 1.42 MB, 3.5 minutes @ 56kbps

If you are unable to download the documents contact Ashburton District Tourism for a copy.

Event Development Executive

Ashburton District Tourism employs an Event Development Executive to facilitate, co-ordinate and develop conference and meetings within the District to ensure maximum economic and community benefit. Make sure you contact Verity Lydford of Ashburton District Tourism for assistance:

Verity Lydford
Event Development Executive
P +64 3 308 2669
F +64 3 308 2665
M +64 27 444 7122
E verity@ashburtondistrict.co.nz
 

 Ashburton Venues with Accommodation 

Methven Venues with Accommodation 

Mt Somers & High Country Venues with Accommodation
 

Ashburton Venues without Accommodation

Methven Venues without Accommodation