Ashburton
belongs to Canterbury Region and it’s sited on the State Highway 1. This large
town is primarily a farming district. Lies between the Rakaia and Rangitata
Rivers, Ashburton offers fly fishing as an activity for visitors. In fact, it’s
only 86km away from Christchurch and that’s not far for us to take round trip
to Christchurch on days off. Nonetheless, I occasionally prefer to hang around in
Ashburton to enjoy the calming atmosphere it offered.
Some
photos taken in the downtown while staying there...
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| Landmark clock tower in the downtown |
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| Methodist Church |
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| Town's sculpture of 'LOVE ME TENDER' by Llew Summers 1994 |
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| Memorial statue outside the Ashburton Council Chambers |
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| St Stephen's Anglican Church |
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| A recretional walkway along the main street opposite the retails shops |
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| Countdown supermarket |
I had never visited the Ashburton Domain until the last day before my leaving. Sceneries of colourful flowers and ducks swimming in the pond were captured by my camera.
