Motel accommodation & activities in Ashburton

Ashburton, about an hour away from Christchurch International Airport is one of the country’s main agricultural areas and just right for those looking for a place to relax and unwind.

The Ashburton District stretches, from the majestic Mt Hutt & Mt Sommers to the spectacular Pacific Ocean, and is fringed by a cluster of High Country lakes and beautiful rivers like the Rakaia River.

Rakaia, also know as the Salmon capital of New Zealand, hosts one of the country’s biggest fishing tournaments- the annual Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition.

Lake Hood, seconds away from Ashburton offers a range of water-sports activities including jet-boating, rafting and game-fishing. Other holiday attractions include horse-trekking, hot air ballooning, scenic flights and hunting safaris.

The Vintage Car and Aviation Museums, the Lynn Historical Woodworking Trust and the Plains Railway and Historical Village in Ashburton, are also worth a visit.