Ashley Gorge
Appearance
The Ashley Gorge is a river gorge of the Ashley River in Canterbury, New Zealand.[1] The river is bridged at the mouth of the gorge by the Inland Scenic Route, formerly designated State Highway 72.[2] A popular picnic ground and camping area is adjacent to the bridge.[3] Upstream of the gorge the river flows through the Lees Valley.[3]
Ashley Gorge is also the name of a small rural locality 2.5 km southwest of the bridge.[4]
References
- ^ "Kiwi Guardians at Ashley Gorge". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Ashley River at Gorge Bridge". Swim Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Ashley Gorge: a summer haven". Stuff. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Ashley Gorge, Canterbury". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
43°13′41.95″S 172°13′45.24″E / 43.2283194°S 172.2292333°E