Keppoch B&B Ashburton New Zealand
Attractions
The seasons are versatile here in Ashburton and each one has it's sport or scenery attraction. Ashburton events (opens in a new window).
Summer
Summer picnicing in the many lovely places around - you don't have to go far, Ashburton Domain is a favourite spot.
Ashburton 18 Hole Golf Course
Par: 72 - Length: 5797M
Rating: 70 - Record: 65
Course: Flat - Easy walking - Irrigated fairways and greens - Tree-lined fairways and greens - Well bunkered undulating greens
Lake Hood Aquafest
Boating and water pleasures, some fishing and water sports at Lake Hood, Ashburton's new man made lake only 6 kms away from the town centre.
Hiking - Fishing
Walking, hiking in the mountains - Fishing in the many rivers Ashburton District can boast of (see info about Ken and his fishing in packages
Ashburton Airfield - Aviation Museum
A mixture of civil and military aircraft are on display including a DH Devon, Harvard, Yeoman Cropmaster, Vampire Jet and Porterfield and Vintage gliders also feature. An extensive model shows the airfield as it was in World War II as a training base and associated displays describe the local airmen who served there.
Winter - Mt Hutt Snow
When the air is crisp, clear and clean - view the star studded night skies, where the stars seem to touch the ground. All winter sports are enjoyed in or around Ashburton - Mt Hutt. A bus runs Ashburton-Methven for this season.
Autumn - Spring
Autumn: wonderful sunrises and sunsets Spring: awake to melodious bird song, smell the blossom and spring flowers, enjoy the new life all around.