Ashburton Dining

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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Ashburton. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafés and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand’s point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

Ashburton: Ashburton is ideally located just one hour's drive south of Christchurch along SH 1 and is the perfect base for a holiday in a district with a whole host of activities and attractions; from golf, skiing and fishing to walkways, heritage, and adventure. Ashburton’s magnificent parking facilities adjacent to SH 1 make it easy to stop and appreciate the convenient and high-quality shopping facilities, cafes/restaurants, craft shops, art gallery, museum and i-SITE Visitor Centre. A range of sporting facilities are available including a heated swimming pool, international-standard hockey pitch, superb tennis courts, challenging golf courses and Lake Hood, a popular spot for all types of recreational water activities.