Top Things to do in Ashburton
What to do and see in Ashburton, South Island: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Ashburton, New Zealand including The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum, Erewhon Station, At Violinos, Smithfield Berries, Ashburton Domain.
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1. The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
The Plains Railway & Historical Museum was founded by the Ashburton Railway & Preservation Society in 1971 to preserve the Mid-Canterbury regions past. This is home to Historic Steam Loco's: Ja1260, K88 and A64 plus a collection of shunters. A 2.5 kilometre vintage railway features amongst a recreated village, complete with replica and authentic buildings and a vast rural history display ranging from horse drawn gigs and wagons to tractors. Open days commence from September to May, check our Website or Facebook page for operating days/hours and prices. Entry to the Complex is via Donation. Working Voluntary Members are onsite 6 days a week, and will show you through the complex if its not an official operating day. Also onsite is The Ashburton Fire Museum which has the largest Private Collection of Vintage Fire Vehicles/Equipment and more in NZ. Find us on Facebook: The Plains Railway & Historical Museum
Reviewed By MrBubbles07 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Great little heritage railway with beautiful locomotives, lots of other machinery and displays to see
2. Erewhon Station
3. At Violinos
4. Smithfield Berries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Beautiful sweet tasting raspberries pick your own or buy fresh from our on farm shop. A genuine on farm experience. CLOSING FOR THE SEASON 19TH JANUARY 2020 Frozen fruit available all year around.
Reviewed By khayeAl - Akaroa, New Zealand
so much fun with the kids and whole family picking raspberry and taking millions of photos. the raspberries are just amazing. would love to recommend and come back again
5. Ashburton Domain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By MDeeReviews - Ashburton, New Zealand
My parents came to visit after lockdown lifted to level 2 i think it was. Great for kids, dogs on leashes, couples, solo, go there on your lunch break etc Happy ducks too Didnt see the aviary it was closed (fair enough) Huge area as well. I think the negative reviews are unnecessary to be honest . . . I like its tranquility.
