Welcome to Mid Canterbury Trade & Media Zone
Located in the Heart of Canterbury, Mid Canterbury is a region of sweeping plains, stretching from the magnificent Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean and bordered by spectacular braided rivers and high country lakes. You’ll find classic New Zealand landscapes, traditional rural hospitality and a raft of activities. A region with endless opportunities and full of unexpected discoveries, where kiwi hospitality thrives and virtually any interest can be pursed.
This rich agricultural region encompasses the Ashburton, Methven/Mt Hutt, Mt Somers High Country and Rakaia areas. Within an hour from Christchurch International Airport you can be skiing or snowboarding, white-water rafting, skydiving, enjoying a country golf course, visiting gardens of blazing blooms, uncovering relics of aviation and transport history, hiking or mountain biking nature trails or enjoying traditional rural hospitality. A cluster of high country lakes lure avid fly fishers, a hot air balloon or heli flight provides a bird’s eye view of a patchwork landscape, a 4WD adventure can take you on a journey into the high country wilderness. Heritage trails, craft markets, art galleries, country festivals, cycle trails and farm tours will fill your time with memorable New Zealand experiences.
Ashburton District Tourism provides a wealth of trade and media resources online including:
- Trade Directory
- Image Library
- Collateral
- Qualmark
- Newsletters
- Media Releases
- New Product
For any further media or trade information required, please contact
Nigel Birt
General Manager
Phone: (03) 308 2669
nigel@ashburtondistrict.co.nz
Anita Tweed
Marketing Assistant
Phone: (03) 308 2669
anita@ashburtondistrict.co.nz
