Activities & Recreation
Join a drama group, learn ballroom or Latin dance, develop your singing skills under professional tutors or join a service club like Lions or Rotary. Those with a love for arts and crafts can also join one of the many interest groups, from pottery to painting and everything in between.
For outdoor enthusiasts the nearby rivers, hills and forests offer challenging kayaking, boating, mountain biking and motor cross trails plus fabulous fishing and hunting spots. And if that weren't enough for the fitness minded there is an excellent selection of gyms and fitness classes on offer including Zumba, Pilates and Spin.
For winter there are nine skiing and snowboarding areas to chose from. The nearest and most spectacular Mt Hutt Ski Area is just 30 minutes away! Or try ice skating on a local lake.
The outstanding Ashburton Trust Events Centre for performing arts hosts international and national events, operatic shows, live theatre, school concerts and conferences.
In addition the Ashburton Art Gallery presents a varied, thought-provoking and innovative programme of local, national and international exhibitions and provides a platform to support local artists.
Ashburton's central location also puts you within 60 minutes of international sporting events and concerts in Christchurch so you can get the best of everything. www.bethere.co.nz
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