Southern Gateway Visitors Centre

Whether you're passing through or staying afew days, why not talk to our friendly and knowledgeable team about whats happening around the district - we can book your accommodation, activities or just give you directions if thats what you need!

Whats happening around the district

For upcoming events in the area please visit Ashburton District

Rakaia Events:
 
Rakaia Country Arts and Crafts Market
When: Sunday: Octoebr 16, Novemebr 20, December 18
Where: Salmon World Green, SH1, Rakaia
Time: 10am-1pm                                                                                                    
Fresh produce, fresh bread, Mowbray Pork Pies, home cooking, veggie and flower pots, gifts, entertainment and lots more!
 
What: Rakaia Annual Salmon Fishing Competition                                                                                                  
When: Feburary 24th, 25th & 26th                                                                                                                 
For more details and to enter please visit the Rakaia Salmon website.
 
What: Ride the Rakaia
Where: Starts at Salmon World
When: 3 March 2012
A unique 103km Road Bike Race incorprorating a SH1 Rakaia River Bridge Crossing
For more details see the Ride the Rakaia website
If you have a brochure that you would like to display with Southern Gateway Visitors Centre please Click Here for more information or contact us on info@salmonworld.co.nz