Main South Road in Ashburton District

Main South Road in Ashburton District is a two-lane expressway (80 km/h). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Rakaia Bridge and ends at Bridge Street. This road is part of the long-distance road "1". Main South Road also exists in Christchurch City.

Bicycle
yes
Road Type
expressway
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
80
Route
northeast-southwest

Supermarkets

  • Four Square – approx. 600 m.
  • Four Square (opening hours: Mon–Sun 8–19) at Elizabeth Avenue 60 (7710) – approx. 850 m.

Fire station

  • Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) at Elizabeth Avenue 28 – approx. 950 m.
  • Lauriston Volunteer Fire Briagde (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) – approx. 20,2 km.

Car repair shops

  • Rakaia Automotive (opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30–17) – approx. 750 m.

Off-licences

  • Thirsty Liquor Rakaia (opening hours: Wed–Sat 10–21; Sun–Tue 10–20:30) – approx. 900 m.

Doctor's office

  • Rakaia Medical Centre (opening hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–17) at Elizabeth Avenue 30 – approx. 950 m.

Farm supplies shops

  • Potato Seed Co-Op Ltd at Ashford Avenue 8 – approx. 23,6 km.

Artwork

  • The Big Salmon of Rakaia (artist: Phil Price) – approx. 650 m.
  • The Human Seasons (artist: Amalia Worsfold) – approx. 26,2 km.

Motel

  • Ashburton Motorlodge at West Street 507 (7700) – approx. 26,3 km.
  • Bella Vista – approx. 26,5 km.

Library

  • Rakaia Public Library (Wi-Fi, opening hours: Tue 14–16; Thu 18:30–20; Sat 10:30–12:30) – approx. 800 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Rakaia Takeaways (burgers, fish & chips, opening hours: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 16:30–19:30; Wed 11:30–13, 16:30–19:30; Fri 11:30–13, 16:30–20) – approx. 900 m.

Bookshops

  • Chertsey Book Barn at Chertsey - Kyle Road – approx. 9,5 km.

Parking

  • Ashburton Airfield – approx. 24,9 km.

Petrol stations

  • Mobil (Diesel, Mobil, opening hours: Mon–Sun 6–23) at Bridge Street (7710) – approx. 800 m.
  • npd (Diesel, self-service, npd) – approx. 1,0 km.

Bus stops

  • Rakaia Coach Stop – approx. 450 m.
  • bus lines IC9557

Tourist information offices

  • Visitor Centre – approx. 550 m.

Hotels

  • South Rakaia Hotel (WLAN, 2 stars, 13 rooms) – approx. 850 m.

Restaurants

  • Mr India Kitchen (Indian) – approx. 900 m.

Kindergarten

  • Lauriston preschool – approx. 20,3 km.

Attraction

  • Mid Canterbury Rugby – approx. 26,5 km.