Follow the big cup! The Millhouse Kitchen
If Ashburton is on your horizon, keep your eyes wide open for the big cup at the newly refurbished Ashford Village Complex. There you will find Millhouse Kitchen which offers fabulous coffee, a delicious menu and cabinet food to weary travellers and very happy locals, seven days a week. This multi-faceted café features […]
Hair for a good time! Capelli Hair Design
Haircuts, styles, colour transformations and care are all covered at Capelli Hair Design in Ashburton, where a talented team of stylists are ready and waiting to turn their hands to whatever hair requests you have. Finding your go-to hairdresser can make all the difference – not just to the way you look, but […]
Ashburton eats: The Millhouse Kitchen
Sunshine streams into the Millhouse Kitchen onto cosy leather armchairs and farmhouse-style table and chairs, creating an inviting atmosphere for this hidden gem of a mid-Canterbury cafe. The heritage of the 108-year-old building is pristinely preserved in the wooden panelled walls and framed historic photographs which hang upon them, but the hospitality, cuisine […]
Sporting win for Ashburton
The sale of land for a $50 million high-performance sports facility bordering Lake Hood Aquatic Park has gone unconditional and will be designed by Warren & Mahoney Architects. The Southern Parallel Sports Campus will include indoor and outdoor G3 pitches, running tracks, tennis and basketball courts, swim therapy, medical and therapy suites, a […]
Well heeled: Stepping Out
A great pair of shoes will take you places, and if the places you’re going this party season include the races, weddings, and barbeques, then Stepping Out is your ultimate shoe shopping destination, where Moana Taylor and Carolyn Ewing have created a mecca for occasion sandals and shoes. With brands including Hispanitas, Django and […]
Fusion front runner: Formosa Restaurant
Atmosphere and flavour collide at Formosa, Ashburton’s standout Asian-fusion restaurant perfect for post-race dinner, fine dining, cocktails or dessert. The Formosa experience starts from the moment you walk in the door; where you are greeted with a vibrant red brick wall emblazoned with flowers and cluster of red parasols floating above. With beautiful, polished décor […]
Fabulous Flirty Feet: Style Footwear
The sun is out and summer is on its way at Style Footwear in the heart of Ashburton’s CBD. New ranges from Saimon, Cabello, Revere and others are arriving, and the team are excited to show you what’s available this season. The casual lace-up look is popular again, with over a dozen colours available […]
It must be fête! (St John Ashburton)
What started as an offer of a stroll through six hectares of spectacular gardens now includes a fête with more than 60 stalls and live entertainment. This inaugural event for Ashburton St John will raise funds for its community health initiatives and local services. Hosted by Sue and Ted Rollinson at their Awaroa School […]
A stylish step forward: Style Footwear
The team is back up and running at Style Footwear on Burnett Street in Ashburton. Located in the CBD, the friendly store is packed with comfortable, stylish footwear as well as new ranges of bags, wallets, scarves and jewellery. After navigating the challenges of lockdown, owner Melissa and her right-hand-woman Trudy are continuing what […]
Dive into Ashburton!
This little rural town is a beating heart, functioning as a major service centre for the surrounding farming district. But if you’re not into agriculture and prefer to explore this loveable location in other ways, we’ve got you covered. We have pulled together some of the main reasons you should make the drive to awesome […]
