Coronation Holiday Park is a popular and comfortable place to spend the night with your campervan in central Ashburton and an excellent base from which to explore the out- and indoor activities of the area. Golfers, alternatively, may be interested in sleeping at the Ashburton Holiday Park, located right next to the Tinwald Golf Course. There are a number of free all-day parking car parks in central Ashburton to ease your exploration of this little city’s eclectic culture, in particular on West Street and on Burnett Street, which intersects with State Highway 1. Ashburton is located at the intersection of State Highways 1 and 77, and thus makes an ideal stop for travellers headed from Christchurch to Dunedin (connected by State Highway 1) or from either city to Mount Hutt, service to which is provided by State Highway 77. There are a number of options for you to stock up on groceries before you leave Ashburton; stop at the New World in the heart of the city as you head north on State Highway 77 or fill up your chilly box at the Countdown on East Street, which runs parallel to State Highway 1. For a more unique and local grocery experience – and the option to eat before you shop – check out The Somerset Grocer on East and Burnett Streets.