Ashburton Travel Guide

 
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  • Ashburton Domain
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  • Art Deco
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  • Ashburton Domain
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  • Tancred St. off East St.
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Art Deco

Art Deco, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  the Town is packed with Art Deco Buildings..restored and wonderfully presented with a very nice colour-shemeand some are right into your face ^..^ when I first visited Ashburton in the late 80s, it was a little grey, even dull place. Farmers and the Freezing works very... 

the old Townhall

the old Townhall, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  very nicely restored to it's former glory.the Town has taken pride in brighten up their place and it is worth to stay for a while. 

Ashburton Domain

Ashburton Domain, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  some colour and natures serenitythe Rhododendron and Magnolias in full blossom...I have to say....only an hour from Christchurch, in the vicinity of the Alps....Mother Nature is a little late here, in Christchurch, the Magnolias are already fading 

and again

and again, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  in early Spring....the young Poplars just a little thin on foliage..but it has been a fine day, kids out and about on their school sports day and a shop had set up camping gear for the new season 

an other one

an other one, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  Ashburton can feel very pleased in handling the renovation of its Art Deco Buildings. I like them very much, gives the Town a real good atmosphere, and from talking to the locals...they are proud of the 'old stuff', many, like this one, are snapped up by big Business..a fine... 

Hotels  

Taylors Lodge Motel Ashburton

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Coronation Park

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Restaurants  

Turkish Kebabs Souvalaki: Falafel, doner and wraps

Turkish Kebabs Souvalaki: Falafel, doner and wraps, Ashburton

 DSwede Says:  The restaurant is relatively small, with three tables and a small bar for eating along the wall. The menu is likewise relatively small, with options of chicken, lamb, falafel or any combination thereof. Its a simply restaurant where you walk up to the counter, order, watch... 

the East Street

the East Street, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  is full of ....everything, on every corner you get a coffee, scones, muffins, pasta, not to forget good seafood, ..vegetarien..I realy was surprised about that . country, cattle, mutton and what have you.but no, vegetarien is definitly on the menu.nobody gets hungry in... 

Jalan's Cafe: homemade Food

Jalan's Cafe: homemade Food, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  run by two women who make homemade food..have a look at the sign, that says it all I had what was offered here and it was gooood, the Latte as well 

Transportation  

by car

by car, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  till a couple of years ago, we had the choice of travelling by Train...the Southerner...from Christchurch to Dunedin, stopover in Ashburton. that has been shutt down. except for the freight trains..the rails run straight through the town.by car or bus, I think twice a day,... 

Shopping  

Souvenir shop: Museum and

Souvenir shop: Museum and, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  just a little outside of Ashburton, when you leave the center south....at the right hand, a District Museum and local Art Craft shop the wood carvings are worth a second look and also knitewear.for those coolish evenings 

quite so

quite so, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:   Ashburton has the largest Bus production in the Southern Hemisphere....and not all Diesel or Petrovery innovative electric/solar engine.....the green Bus in Christchurch runs without emission Ashburton has also the leading Kite designerthe largest sock factorylargest... 

What to Pack  

it's depends how long you stay

it's depends how long you stay, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:   what applies for Christchurch/ New Zealand applies for Ashburton. you find all major Banks...like Westpac..BNZ....ANZ here in Ashburton and all major Creditcards are accepted and ATM working 24h 

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Ashburton

Ashburton, Ashburton

 pepples46 Says:  from Christchurch on the way south on State Highway 1, driving into Ashburton..the Glock Tower..the Bell can be heard at every full hour..nothing sleepy herethe Hub of the Ashburton District, business and farmland, service for rural people and great shopping facilities it's... 

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 Ashburton 5 minutes to the sea, 30 to the mounts! - Well this is the town i live in, it is close to the coast, and next to some amazing mountians, on a very flat piece of land that stretches the Ashburton District. It is a smallish town, with a lot of... 

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A brief stop in Ashvegas

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 Ashburton is just south of Christchurch, so it is usually skipped by most travelers. We stopped here to stretch our legs and feed our bellies. The town is frequently called Ashvegas. Being from... 

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ASHBURTON a rural Town

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 in South Canterbury, Main Center for the farming Community and link to the south of the South Island. the Ashburton Domain a must stop.buy yourself lunch at the many Cafe's around and enjoy this... 

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Ashburton 5 minutes to the sea, 30 to the mounts!

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 Well this is the town i live in, it is close to the coast, and next to some amazing mountians, on a very flat piece of land that stretches the Ashburton District. It is a smallish town, with a lot of... 

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Towards Christchurch

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ashburton. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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