Living Here
Ashburton District covers the central part of the South Island of New Zealand. The area is bounded in the east by the Pacific Ocean, the west by the Southern Alps and has at its northern and southern boundaries, the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers.
A feature of Ashburton is the beautiful, centrally located, Domain covering an area of 37.54 ha, providing beautiful walks and quiet places to enjoy, as well as recreation fields for cricket, tennis, soccer, hockey, softball and athletics.
With the security of a smaller town just 30 minutes from Mt Hutt ski field, and 60 minutes to Christchurch City, Christchurch International Airport, the ports of Timaru and Lyttleton, Ashburton is the ideal lifestyle choice.
The Ashburton regions’ thriving rural economy also supports job opportunities, employment and trade.
The district supports quality education from pre-school to secondary schools, with universities only an hour’s drive away.
Health and community services are easily accessible.
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