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Ashburton Aviation Museum Located at Ashburton
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Airport, this impressive museum details the town’s importance as a WWII training base and displays the era’s rarest aircraft.
Methven & Mt Hutt Ashburton Domain © Canterbury Tourism
RĀkaia River RĀKAIA SALMON STATUE Stop for a snap with the giant salmon statue. Stay for the playground, with its tractor and human-sized hamster wheel.
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RIVER FISHING One of Aotearoa’s largest braided rivers boasts some of the best salmon fishing, most fruitful between November and March.
RĀKAIA RIVER TERRACE WALK Just outside Rākaia town, it’s 45 minutes one way and dog-friendly, too.
JET-BOAT TOURS Career down the milky-blue waters of Rākaia Gorge,
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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. The American barbecue will fill a gap left by exertion. Ashburton Domain Within these extensive green grounds, sports of every ilk are played, from cricket to croquet. There's a shaded summer paddling pool, modern playground, ponds, gardens and a free-wheelin’ track for skaters and cyclists.
Trott's Garden In between bold splashes of colour and immaculate lawns, look out for unexpected delights such as The Knot Gardens (created from expertly trimmed hedges), pheasant aviary and nonchalant cats. Open daily. $5 for adults and free for children under 12 years. 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. Great exhibitions with lots of hands-on projects and activities for kids
Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motel Main Rd (SH 73), Arthur’s Pass Village www.apam.co.nz FREEPHONE: 0800 900 401
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Your Alpine Adventure Starts Here
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• In the heart of the Southern Alps, only 90min from Christchurch and the West Coast • 12min from Arthur’s Pass in the Waimakariri Valley with the best views of the valley, rivers and mountains • Close to all the walking tracks • Restaurant and Bar — open daily • Modern, comfortable accommodation and amenities • Book direct on our website
• Our clean, warm and cosy cabins each sleep 1-5 guests. • All with own bathroom, kitchen, dining table and couch. • Listen for kiwi, watch kea play, enjoy nature at its best. • Walk one of the nearby tracks in Arthur’s Pass National Park. • Free WiFi, TV and DVD player in all rooms. • Tariff: $95-$155 for 1-2 guests, extra adults $25, extra children $15. Multi-night discounts.
BOOK DIRECT FOR BEST PRICE: info@apam.co.nz DARFIELD> see PAGE77
37 South Terrace, Darfield Ph +64 3 318 8325 6 Double/Queen Ensuite rooms, with tea, coffee, toaster, TV, heater, electric blankets 2 Backpacker single rooms
12858 West Coast Road (SH73)
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• Open 7 days, including Sunday lunch, a la carte and snack menu. • Relax in a warm & comfortable environment with an open fire. • Sports Bar & Kiwi Liquor Bottle Store, wide-screen TVs, TAB, jackpot gaming machines, pool table. PAGE 7 - REGIONAL MAP
