Ashburton, New Zealand

Travel Blogs from Ashburton (16)

Finishing work...prematurely!, Ashburton, New Zealand travel blog
Finishing work...prematurely!
Aug 9, 2005

... , I splashed out $3.60 on a hotdog and chips - I'd resisted going to McDonalds, Pizza Hut and KFC during my stay in Ashburton, so I deserved a treat! The weekend was almost an exact replica of the previous one, i.e. I wandered around town, went to the ...

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First day at the packhouse..., Ashburton, New Zealand travel blog
First day at the packhouse...
Jul 29, 2005

... to be working and was really helpful. For my first job, I was working with James, an English guy who had come over to New Zealand to see his fiancee, as she had recently emmigrated here with her parents. All I had to do was place plastic bags into the ...

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Cock ups!, Ashburton, New Zealand travel blog
Cock ups!
Aug 4, 2005

... work after Melbourne, and he seems interested so I'll probably see him again up there in a few weeks. It's pretty good pay by New Zealand's standards and we won't have to worry about whether money is going in or out of our bank account! So I've only got ...

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So much for the rental car..., Ashburton, New Zealand travel blog
So much for the rental car...
Feb 22, 2008

... 't screw us for not giving 24 hours notice for tonight. We are in a cute motel in this random little town called Ashburton, where the hospital we were taken to is. EXTREMELY sore and bruised and stiff today... luggage handling should be interesting. ...

A travel blog entry by decemberchick

Forum Discussions on Ashburton (8)

South from Akaroa to Gore
Posted on Oct 2, 2009, 21:33:32
... 83 until you reach the coastal Route One again north of Oamaru the town famous for the beautifully carved stone. Artists throughout New Zealand have used Oamaru stone for exquisite work. You might get there in the evening when a colony of little blue ...
A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28
... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...
Restaurants - Ron's Rave Reviews 2009
Posted on Aug 4, 2009, 18:15:57
... for a New Zealand newspaper...........and as such know a bit about the restaurants in this country and the wine.... I also placed a New Zealand Coffee Guide www.newzealandcoffeeguide.co.nz (oops! sorry I listed a website!!!!) due to ...
Mussels, Oysters and Summer Wine – Festival Time!
Posted on Jul 18, 2009, 00:31:29
... a showcase for the lamb produced in the region. In addition to quality food and wine presented they have top quality New Zealand entertainment and celebrity chefs showcasing their talents. Be sure to place your bets during the Great Sheep Race. This ...

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