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Ashburton is well equipped when it comes to visitor services. There are many services around the country available to travellers if they need them, such as health services (doctors, emergency rooms, chemists), roadside assistance for breakdowns and vehicle trouble, travel insurance and emergency services. You’ll find essential traveller services such as internet cafés, retail shops, banks, laundromats, postal services, payphones and gas stations in most towns. Information centres are also a valuable service to travellers. Visit these for a wide range of information about the town or city and surrounding region. The staff can also help you with bookings and advice.
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.