Ashburton Travel Guide
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Ashburton is the commercial heart of the rich mid-
Canterbury farming area and the main town of Ashburton District. Ashburton's tidy tree-lined streets and lovely parks and gardens reflect the region's prosperity. For visitors, Ashburton District offers magnificent scenery and numerous outdoor and adventure activities.
Majestic mountains, the sprawling Canterbury Plains and rivers of crystal clear water provide the setting for activities such fishing for salmon and trout, climbing, skiing, hiking, whitewater rafting, skydiving, hot air ballooning and mountain biking. Visitors can also enjoy garden walks or a round of golf in the clean Canterbury air. Ashburton has excellent craft galleries to browse, and an interesting collection of museums.