Title: Visit Ruapuna: 2026 Travel Guide for Ruapuna, Canterbury | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ruapuna](https://expedia.com/Ruapuna-Hotels.d553248635975871011.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ruapuna](https://expedia.com/Ruapuna-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975871011.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Ruapuna](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ruapuna.d553248635975871011.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ruapuna Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ruapuna.d553248635975871011.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ruapuna ## Travel Guide ## Visit Ruapuna ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(2 reviews) The Best The view is beyond belief.. stunning. So is the environment. It was backed up by a level of care and attention to detail that many could learn from. The rooms were warm (important for folk used to a warm climate ). The bed was super comfortable, there were lots of pillows, extra covers.. There was ... Reviewed on Oct 1, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Ruapuna-Hotels-Take-A-Break-In-The-Country-1-Bedroom-Apartment.h91095952.Hotel-Information) ![Coronation Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899800/899704/6ec88e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coronation Park 780 East Street Ashburton Stay at this campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews) 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. 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