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Ashburton Aviation Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ashburton Aviation Museum in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Ashburton Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Ashburton Domain

Trott's Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Trott's Garden, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.

Trott's Garden

Our pick of the best Elgin Hotel Deals

Hemsworth Estate

Hemsworth Estate

3 out of 5
356 Beach Road East, Ashburton
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Ashburton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Hood and Ashburton Aviation Museum are ...
"Lovely old homestead set in beautiful grounds. Huge bedroom with a great ensuite. Breakfast was fit for a King - too much choice if anything! Lovely welcoming hosts with a family connection to the property makes for a real home stay. They welcome you into their home and share it with you. A pleasure ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2019

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Hemsworth Estate
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street, Ashburton
The price is AU$138 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$138
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Such a lovely stay at Taylor’s Motel, friendly owners who turned heating on ready for our arrival and even went in and closed curtains for us to keep heat in after our late return. Unit very comfortable, clean, quiet and well located."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Taylors Motel
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
The price is AU$113 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$113
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (461 reviews)
"Very good and tidy"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel Ashburton
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street, Ashburton
The price is AU$87 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$87
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
"Had a great stay in the 2 bedroom motel unit, lots of space for 5 of us. Comfy beds and pillows!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Coronation Park
Commodore Motor Lodge

Commodore Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
814-816 East St, Ashburton
The price is AU$116 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$116
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"We arrived at 10pm and left at 7.30am. Nice room, comfy beds, just what we needed for a short stay."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Commodore Motor Lodge
Academy Lodge Motel

Academy Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
782 East St, Ashburton, Canterbury
The price is AU$106 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$106
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Clean & tidy rooms. Quiet location. Easy check in"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Academy Lodge Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Elgin

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Hampstead

While Hampstead isn't home to many top sights, Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hampstead
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Netherby

When in Netherby, you can plan a visit to Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Netherby
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Ashburton Central

If you're spending some time in Ashburton Central, Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ashburton Central
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Allenton

If you're spending some time in Allenton, Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Allenton
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Tinwald

While Tinwald may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden.

Tinwald

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