70th Jubilee National Dahlia Show
Ashburton
Was hosted by the Ashburton Dahlia Circle
at the Ashburton Racecourse,
Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th February 2008
Ashburton District
This rich agricultural region stretching from alps to the ocean, and bordered by impressive braided rivers, 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 nature trails or enjoying traditional rural hospitality.
A cluster of high country lakes and braided rivers are fantastic for fishing and the surrounding mountain foothills are perfect for recreational hunting, a hot air balloon or heli flight provides a bird’s eye view of a patchwork landscape, and a 4WD adventure can take you on a journey into the high country wilderness.
Heritage trails, ecotourism guides, craft markets, art galleries and farm tours will fill your time with memorable experiences.
Take advantage of the district's two highways - State Highway One and the Inland Scenic Route 72 - you can travel down one way and back the other, experiencing the whole district.
