What to do in Ashburton District

Activities, attractions and tours

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a glacier.
A mountainous landscape with a glacier and a valley.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a clear blue sky, and a calm river reflecting the landscape.
A calm river reflecting a rocky outcrop and a forested hillside.
A river flowing through a forested valley with rocky banks and clear turquoise water.

Activities

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

AU$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

AU$257
per adult
Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
Christchurch to Tekapo Small-Group Tour

Christchurch to Tekapo Small-Group Tour (one-way)

AU$160
per adult
Christchurch to Tekapo Small-Group Tour (one-way)
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

AU$263
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown

AU$309
per adult
Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

Lake tekapo & Mt. Cook Private tour from Christchurch

AU$265
per adult
Lake tekapo & Mt. Cook Private tour from Christchurch
Mt Cook Full Day Private Tour Via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

AU$277
per adult
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
Opuke Hot Pools and Spa

Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch

AU$321
per adult
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

AU$1,527
per traveller
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo
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What to do in Ashburton District

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Mount Hutt Skifield

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Hit the slopes at one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas, which is best known for its long season and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
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Day trip destinations from Ashburton District

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.

Ashburton

A river winding through a valley with a mountain in the background.

Methven

A meadow with yellow flowers and a mountain range in the background.

Windwhistle

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a turquoise lake, and dense green forest.

Peel Forest

A road flanked by dry bushes and power lines, leading towards distant mountains under a clear sky.

Kakapotahi

A gravel path leading through a grassy field with mountains in the background.

Ashburton Lakes