How Big Is Ashburton?

Ashburton is a large town in the Canterbury Region, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The town is the seat of the Ashburton District. It is 85 kilometres south west of Christchurch and is sometimes regarded as a satellite town of Christchurch. Ashburton township has a population of 20,200.

Is Ashburton a good place to live?

Ashburton has been rated by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research as the nation's sixth most desirable district to do business and 12th for quality of life.

What is Ashburton known for?

Ashburton is a large town that serves the surrounding farming district. It sits between two major rivers, so fly fishing is the local obsession. A major service centre for the local farming district, Ashburton sits between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers.