Title: Visit Rakaia: 2026 Travel Guide for Rakaia, Canterbury | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Rakaia-Hotels.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Rakaia-Vacation-Rentals.d6272395.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rakaia.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rakaia.d6272395.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rakaia.d6272395.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rakaia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rakaia.d6272395.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rakaia ## Travel Guide ## Visit Rakaia Things to do Reviews ![](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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Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026&selected=58441513&PinnedHotelID=58441513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) ![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 $61 nightly $70 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees 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! (173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=899704&PinnedHotelID=899704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6272395) [See all 87 properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F14%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026®ionId=6272395) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Central Rakaia Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/1434a8b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Rakaia Home Rakaia Canterbury Stay at this vacation home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Rakaia-Hotels-Central-Rakaia-Home.h111780890.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! (173 reviews) Nice accommodation, friendly staff Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ashburton-Hotels-Coronation-Park.h899704.Hotel-Information) ![Brinkley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106045700/106045697/5b059cc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brinkley Resort 43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews) Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Methven-Hotels-Brinkley-Resort.h106045697.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rakaia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6272395&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rakaia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6272395&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Salmon World Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Salmon-World-Rakaia.d6307001.Vacation-Attraction) ## Reviews of Rakaia 4 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveler Rakaia is a quiet little town that is a nice stopover while traveling the South Island. 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