Driving SH1 from Ashburton to Hinds | Canterbury | New Zealand | 4K

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Driving SH1 from Ashburton to Hinds, in the Canterbury region on the East Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Ashburton is a large town located a short drive from Christchurch, and is situated in the heart of the Canterbury Plains. The town is the hub of mid Canterbury, combining city facilities and vibrancy with smaller town friendliness. You'll enjoy a nationally recognised art gallery and aviation museum and a relaxing laid-back country atmosphere. Lake Hood, on the outskirts of the town is a paradise for water enthusiasts, with a wide range of activities from swimming to yachting, boating and water skiing. Enjoy coffee or dining at the lakefront restaurant and watch the world go by. Top class sporting facilities cater for all codes and include an international-standard hockey pitch, superb tennis courts and challenging golf courses.

Hinds is a rural town on the south bank of the Hinds River. The town has a population of about 250, but the wider Hinds area has a population of around 4,000 living on farms.

Hinds is a popular stop-off point for people traveling the road and is a typical rural New Zealand town which services the surrounding area, with a primary school and play centre, shops, two churches, tavern, community centre, domain to cater for sports and recreation, and swimming baths.