Ashburton

Developed around a crossing of the Ashburton River / Hakatere, Ashburton grew into Mid Canterbury’s principal service centre. Set on the Canterbury Plains between the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, it supports a farming district known for irrigated crops and livestock. State Highway 1 and the Main South Line pass through town, reflecting Ashburton’s long-standing role in moving people and produce along New Zealand’s east coast. Ashburton Museum documents local farming, transport and community life, while the braided Hakatere channel marks the town’s eastern side. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Ashburton and Canterbury.

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