Ashburton

4.5

out of 5

Surrounded by rolling green hills and farmland, the small town of Ashburton is a quiet and charming place to stop on your travels through New Zealand. The town centre is a pleasant mix of old and new, with a traditional main street of shops and cafes, and a modern shopping mall. The main attraction is the Ashburton River, which flows through the town and is popular for fishing and swimming. There are also several parks and gardens, and a few historic buildings, including the old courthouse and the Ashburton Arts Centre. For a taste of the local culture, stop by one of the town's many pubs or cafes, or visit the Ashburton Cookery School for a cooking class.

Average temperatures during the day in Ashburton.

November

14°

Dec

16°

Jan

17°

Feb

17°

Mar

15°

Apr

12°

May

9°

Jun

6°

Jul

6°

Aug

7°

Sep

9°

Oct

12°

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Lord of the Rings filming locations

Article from February 2023 with 11 places

Where the fellowship split up

Ashburton is located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, and its rolling hills, lush greenery, and snow-capped mountain peaks provided the perfect backdrop for some epic scenes. The battle between the Riders of Rohan and the Uruk-hai at the end of The Two Towers was filmed in the Ashburton River Valley and the surrounding hills. The area was chosen for its beauty and vast open spaces, which made it the perfect filming location for this dramatic battle.

It was also in Ashburton where the fellowship of the Ring split up. This scene was shot on the Rakaia River, where Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, and Gollum part ways. The river banks were lined with trees, providing a dramatic backdrop for the scene.