Art & Culture

Discover the Ashburton District’s unique rural arts and crafts, art galleries, craft fairs and art festivals.

Adventure

If you are looking for adventure click here for jet boating, hot air ballooning, horseracing, sky diving, white water rafting, 4WD tours ....

Eco Tourism

Subalpine lakes, braided rivers, mountain beech forest and local conservation areas offer nature enthusiasts the chance to see plenty of native flora & fauna.

Fishing & Hunting

With a district bordered by braided rivers, backcountry lakes, the Pacific Ocean, and the foothills of the Southern Alps, hunters and anglers are well catered for.

Gardens & Parks

The Ashburton District is well known for its delightful parks and gardens - both public, private and commerical.

Golf

The Ashburton District boasts five challenging country golf courses (all within half an hours drive from each other) catering to all levels of golfers. After warming up on one of our country golf courses, cross the Rakaia River to an international golf resort.

Heritage

Historically, the Ashburton District is young by interantional standards, but it has a rich and vibrant history, built around its long-standing association with agriculture.

Hiking & Walking

Mount Somers Conservation Area (including Sharplin Falls and Woolshed Creek), Methven Walkway, Rakaia Gorge Walkway and the Awa Awa Rate Reserve ... walkways for enthusiatic hikers and walkers of all fitness levels.

Skiing & Snowboarding

The Ashburton District...the base for skiers and snowboarders wanting to take advantage of the eight Canterbury skifields within driving distance and over 1000 square kilometres of heliski terrain at our doorstep.