Swift River in Ashburton District

Swift River in Ashburton District is a river.
Waterway Type
river

Attraction

  • Water caves – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Old kilns – approx. 18,3 km.
  • Bowyers Stream Siphon – approx. 21,0 km.
  • Caves Stream Siphon – approx. 21,1 km.
  • Taylors Stream Siphon – approx. 21,3 km.
  • North Ashburton Siphon – approx. 21,7 km.
  • Methven Checkgate – approx. 22,1 km.
  • North Ashburton Spillweir – approx. 22,1 km.
  • Stockwater Bypass – approx. 22,1 km.
  • Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme Offtake – approx. 22,2 km.
  • Ashburton Lyndhurst Main Race Offtake – approx. 22,2 km.

Stops

  • Norwest Express Top Station – approx. 7,7 km.
  • Norwest Express Drive Station – approx. 8,0 km.

Campsite

  • Kowhai Flat – approx. 12,0 km.
  • Taylors Stream (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 16,2 km.

Rental shops

  • Ski Rental – approx. 8,0 km.

Guest house

  • Mt Hutt Retreat – approx. 12,8 km.

Shelter

  • Warden's hut (basic_hut) – approx. 15,5 km.

Restaurants

  • Ōpuke Kai – approx. 8,0 km.
  • Forest Lodge (German) – approx. 22,9 km.

Viewpoint

  • Sharplin Falls Lookout – approx. 16,7 km.
  • Rakaia Gorge lookout – approx. 17,1 km.

Tourist information offices

  • White Post – approx. 11,8 km.

Parking

  • Mt Alford Track Parking (surface, 15 spaces, free) – approx. 14,4 km.

Cafés

  • Stavely Café and Sundry Goods Store (outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, takeaway, wheelchair accessible) – approx. 19,5 km.