Ashburton Activities: Ashburton, the jewel in the Cantabrian crown

If you’re looking for somewhere to go, with a rural heart yet all the fun of the big city, Ashburton is the jewel in the Cantabrian crown. Just an hour south of the city, it is a small town with a big heart.

If you’re a bit of a history buff, the Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum is home to a range of exhibits, including vintage steam locomotives, tractors, implements, stationary engines along with a quaint museum village to take a glimpse of Mid Canterbury’s pioneering past.
If adventure is more up your recreational alley, Skydiving Kiwis can provide you with some of the most mind blowing, heart pumping and adrenalin inducing adventure you will never forget!
If you prefer your adventure with a bit more comfort, Air Rangitata offers scenic flights and charters from this Mid Canterbury base. Its high wing Cessna 206 aircraft has seating for five passengers and provides fantastic views.
Meanwhile, why not hire a motorcycle from CircleNZ and head out on some of the best motorcycle roads the South Island has to offer.
There are plenty of beautiful shops and cafés to catch your eye, or grab a picnic and head to the Ashburton Domain, which features various sports fields, gardens and walks, with a beautiful river running through it.