Rakaia Highway in Ashburton District

Rakaia Highway in Ashburton District is a two-lane, lit expressway (100 km/h). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Bridge Street and crosses Hatfield - Overdale Road, Pendarves - Rakaia Road, Chertsey Line Road, Doigs Road, Chertsey Road, Wilkinsons Road, Jamiesons Road, Wards Road, Coplands Road, Somerton Road and Stanley Road. This road is part of the long-distance road "1".

Road Type
expressway
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
50
Route
northeast-southwest

Artwork

  • The Human Seasons (artist: Amalia Worsfold) – approx. 200 m.
  • Keep New Zealand Beautiful (artist: Sarah Harper) – approx. 1,6 km.
  • Bowling in Allenton (artist: Anne McDonald) – approx. 1,7 km.
  • John Grigg Memorial – approx. 2,1 km.

Car dealerships

  • Ashburton Toyota – approx. 1,3 km.

Hairdressers

  • Jatt Cuts – approx. 1,9 km.

Supermarkets

  • BarginMe – approx. 1,9 km.

Bank

  • Bank Of New Zealand – approx. 2,2 km.

Motel

  • Ashburton Motorlodge at West Street 507 (7700) – approx. 200 m.
  • Bella Vista – approx. 500 m.
  • Comodore Motorlodge – approx. 650 m.

Attraction

  • Mid Canterbury Rugby – approx. 700 m.

Car parts shops

  • Repco – approx. 1,5 km.

Pharmacy

  • Wises Pharmacy – approx. 1,9 km.

Public clocks

  • Ashburton Town Clock – approx. 2,1 km.

Bus stops

  • Ashburton Coach Stop – approx. 2,2 km.
  • bus lines IC9557

Cafés

  • Nosh at West Street 415 (7700) – approx. 800 m.
  • Robert Harris (coffee shop, outdoor seating, takeaway) – approx. 1,1 km.
  • Taste Cafe – approx. 1,9 km.

Petrol stations

  • Mobil (Mobil) – approx. 1,3 km.

Hardware shops

  • Blacks Fasteners (opening hours: Mon–Fri 7–17:30) at East Street 519 – approx. 1,8 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • Ming Wah (Chinese) – approx. 1,9 km.

Library

  • Ashburton Public Library (Operator: Ashburton District Council, opening hours: Mon 8:30–18; Tue–Thu 8:30–20; Fri 8:30–18; Sat–Sun 10–16) at Baring Square East 2 (7700) – approx. 2,1 km.

Buildings nearby

Mill House
800 m
Ashford
800 m

Caravan site nearby

Coronation Holiday Park
950 m

Cemeteries nearby

Ashburton Cemetry
500 m

Commercial areas nearby

Ashford Village
850 m

Drains nearby

Wakanui Creek
1000 m

Parks nearby

Ashburton Racecourse
500 m

Railway lines nearby

Malteurop Canterbury Private Siding
600 m

Recreation grounds nearby

Ashburton Show Grounds
650 m

Sports centres nearby

Ashburton Golf Club
800 m