Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Ashburton sits on the route: 35 minutes from Rakaia.
Ashburton is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 21,600, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Ashburton sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashburton to your route.
Ashburton District Council is the territorial authority for the Ashburton District of New Zealand. The council consists of the mayor of Ashburton and nine ward councillors. The current mayor is Liz McMillan.
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Ashburton is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.8983 latitude, 171.7301 longitude.
Ashburton has a population of approximately 21,600 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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