Elgin Travel Guide
Ashburton
Popular places to visit
Ashburton Aviation Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ashburton Aviation Museum in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Ashburton Domain
Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Trott's Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Trott's Garden, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Top hotels in Elgin
Hemsworth Estate
Lovely old homestead set in beautiful grounds. Huge bedroom with a great ensuite. Breakfast was fit for a King - too much choice if anything! Lovely welcoming hosts with a family connection to the property makes for a real home stay. They welcome you into their home and share it with you. A pleasure ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2019
Hotel Ashburton
Staff were pleasant and efficient
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Coronation Park
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Taylors Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Commodore Motor Lodge
Well carded for grounds . Tidy, clean and quiet. Well appointed for my needs, comfortable bed, but shower was very poor delivery.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Suites Ashburton
Greeted with a warm smile upon reaching. Easy check in and amazing room! Clean and spacious. Amenities as stated and many recommendations shared. Great location for our road trip
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Elgin
Hampstead
While Hampstead isn't home to many top sights, Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood are some notable places to visit nearby.
Netherby
When in Netherby, you can plan a visit to Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ashburton Central
If you're spending some time in Ashburton Central, Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Allenton
If you're spending some time in Allenton, Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Tinwald
While Tinwald may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden.
