Ashburton Must Do's

Lake Hood

Once you've made the most of every water sport on this man-made lake, retire to The Lake House for a glass of wine on the deck.

Hakatere Conservation Park

Head an hour’s drive out of town for a spectacular day trip. Covering nearly 60,000ha of mountain country this DOC park offers a range of walks with some wheelchair, buggy and dog-friendly.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Located at Ashburton Airport, this impressive museum details the town’s importance as a WWII training base and displays the era’s rarest aircraft.

Trott's Community Garden

In between bold splashes of colour and immaculate lawns, look out for unexpected delights such as The Knot Gardens, pheasant aviary and nonchalant cats.

Ashford Village Shops

Explore a charming collection of stores based in and around an historic mill house and surrounded by gardens.

Ashburton Art Gallery

A vibrant and welcoming community facility devoted to innovation and experimentation in the arts.

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