Camping is a tremendous and memorable
adventure for all to enjoy, both on longer holidays and on special
short breaks. We are less than one hour from the city so it's just
a short trip to get away from it all. Ashley Gorge offers the ideal
relaxation stop.
The
fully serviced park contains tent sites, power sites, a bunkhouse
complex and cabins, as well as a large communal kitchen and dining
area, wonderful bright ablutions and a laundry. The Camp Shop provides
all your daily camping requirements.
| A Seasonal Note from Your
Hosts... |
At last we have
had Summer, for future reference the best month to camp
is APRIL! What a beautiful month we have had, the evenings
were a bit cool but the days were magnificent.
The park is taking
on its Autumn coat of red, orange and yellow. It is worth
a visit even if you do not stay. Come on out, any weather
is great for a drive in the country and ice cream. Please
drive carefully on the grass, we do not appreciate selfish
hoons doing wheel spins on our grass and spoiling the area
for others.
We have had a
very busy April, at Easter nearly all our powered sites
and a few of the unpowered sites were booked, the children
were swimming in the river, it was a great weekend. A couple
of weekends later, we were pleased to host a wedding and
a Girl Guide camp, that caused a bit of a logistics issue,
but the Guides were very helpful in organising the cars
going to the park, the wedding, and the camp. A big thank
you to them. We have had other groups using our bunkrooms
and still have a few more bookings coming up.
We have done
a lot of pruning and thinning of the trees to give the grass
a chance to dry out and the campers a bit more parking and
playing space. At Waitangi Weekend we were as full as we
get at New Year, so we instigated a one car per site with
extra parking in a separate area for the second car or trailer.
This gave the children a lot more room to play close to
their own tents and made it safer, as those who had to drive
in were able to see the children. It worked really well
and we will probably do this again next Christmas.
As we move into
winter we look forward to seeing you in the spring and remember,
we do not get the Easterly in the camp so even if it is
cold in Christchurch or along the coast it can still be
a beautiful day in Ashley Gorge.
We will still
be open through the winter if your caravan is warm or you
can always book a cabin and the bunkrooms are still available
for groups.
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During the day you
can sit back, relax and listen to the birdsong, or enjoy some local
activities which include exploring the tranquil bushwalks, swimming
in the safe Ashley Gorge river, bike riding and fishing. There is
also an on-site playground.
Whether you are picnicking
for a day or staying for a week, hosts Dave and Jan Shelton look
forward to welcoming you to their park and sharing this beautiful
piece of native bush, birds and river in the heart of the Oxford
district.
Why
Stay At Ashley Gorge?
Exceptional Environment
Find an exceptional environment here in North Canterbury, only 45
minutes from Christchurch.
Spacious
Our sites are large and there's 12 acres of camping area, beside
13 acres of picnic area. Blissful is how I would have to describe
having so much room and so many attractive trees about.
Beautiful bush and surroundings for
camping and picnics. Photo © Jim Helsel.
Good Climate
Christchurch may have grey skies but here at Ashley Gorge we have
our own unique climate. Tucked away in a sheltered valley we miss
many of the winds and temperatures can soar.
Fantastic River
The Ashley River offers lots of opportunities. Its soothing sound
and wide riverbed provide scenic areas to explore. Kids of all ages
enjoy river play and can spend hours splashing about as over half
of the riverbed are shallows. For the swimmers and the soakers there
are great deep swimming holes. You can walk along the river and
find your own hole to enjoy!
Short Break or
Longer Holiday
Our distance to Christchurch - less than one hour from the city,
makes it just a short trip to get away from it all.
Ashley Gorge offers
the Ideal Relaxation Stop
Located in a spacious and beautiful setting.
New To Camping?
If you're new to camping then we offer a place not far from home
but with good facilities so you can come and test out your new adventure
in a friendly and safe environment!
Camp sites at Ashley Gorge. Photo ©
Jim Helsel.
If
You're Travelling Then:
Why Not Take A
Break Within Your Holiday?
Are you travelling? Travelling gets to us all. Take a day or two
out to relax and enjoy the river and explore our natural areas.
First or Last Stop
Our distance to Christchurch makes us an ideal place for your first
or last night in a spacious and beautiful setting.
Pivot Point
We are not far off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72. On this
route you can enjoy the scenery and have a peaceful trip with less
traffic than the main routes. From us you can head to Kaikoura,
Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven and Geraldine.
Tranz Alpine Train Trip
Ashley Gorge Holiday Park is a great overnight stay before you enjoy
the fantastic ride that is the Tranz Alpine Train Trip. You can
sleep in a bit longer and join the train at Springfield, just a
short drive from Ashley Gorge, Enjoy the best bits of the train
trip, then pick up your car on the way back and stay another night
with us or hook back into Inland Scenic Route 72 and continue your
journey.
Not
Just A Camp Ground!
Ashley Gorge Holiday Park is an excellent
venue for your group, club or organisation to hold meetings, workshops,
retreats and functions!
"Engineers Without Borders
New Zealand" Retreat
"We recently held our national retreat at Ashley Gorge Holiday
Park. The location was great, allowing our members from around the
country and overseas to fly in to Christchurch and get there within
50 minutes. The place felt really secluded and was a great chance
to give our team a taste of the South Island without having to drive
for hours and hours. The facilities were tidy, well priced and being
able to self cater meant we were able to keep costs down. All in
all a great experience. Thanks guys!"
Sam Davies
Executive Director
 The
Daimler Enthusiasts Club AGM
The Daimler Enthusiasts Club of Canterbury recently used our function
room for their A.G.M. Have you ever thought of having your club
meetings at a different venue? Just under an hour from Christchurch,
plenty of parking, why not make a weekend of it. At some times of
year you would almost have the place to your selves, Try thinking
outside the city... come and enjoy Ashley Gorge.
 Mountain
Bike Race
In November 2011 we welcomed
competitors and support crew for the Lees Valley Challenge Mountain
Bike Race. Click here for details
on the race.
Click
here to find out more about the Camp Facilities
Recommended
Links:
www.leesvallychallenge.co.nz
Lees Valley Bike Race, November 2011
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