Ashburton Hospital acute admitting unit

For critical or life-threatening emergencies go to the acute admitting unit or dial 111

If you are not sure how serious the problem is, call Healthline at any time for advice on 0800 611 116

Ashburton Hospital's acute admitting unit is open 24 hours a day for urgent care.


After hours and urgent medical centres (A&E)

Doctor services online or over the phone often have appointments available on the same day. You do not need to be enrolled to use some of them. They are a good option if your usual doctor or nurse cannot fit you in. There will be a cost.

Online and over-the-phone GP appointments (external link)

The closest after hours and urgent medical centre is the 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street, Christchurch.

401 Madras Street
Christchurch
Entrance on the left just before Bealey Avenue

Phone: 03 365 7777


Contact information

For all enquiries, phone 03 307 8450

Postal address:

Ashburton Hospital
Private Bag 801
Ashburton 7740


Visiting hours

Our visiting hours are 11am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm every day.

Maternity ward visitors can come from 10am to 8pm each day, or if you are family, from 7am to 10pm.

Palliative care visitors can come any time. Report to the nurse in charge if outside visiting hours.

How to get to Ashburton Hospital

The main entrance to Ashburton Hospital is on Elizabeth Street.

Ashburton Hospital
28 Elizabeth Street
Ashburton

Parking information

There is a carpark just past the main entrance of the hospital.

There is visitor and staff parking across the road from the hospital, on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Oak Grove. There is also off street parking which is free. Some of this parking is time limited.


Ashburton Hospital map


Ashburton Hospital facilities


Patient and visitor information

You should not come to our facilities as a visitor or support person if you are unwell. We encourage you to wear a surgical or medical mask when visiting and ask that you clean your hands with the alcohol-based hand gel we provide.

Patients can have more than one visitor except in some situations, for example rooms with more than one patient where it can cause overcrowding.

Feedback on Ashburton Hospital

How was the care you or your whānau received at our healthcare providers in Canterbury? We welcome feedback, compliments or complaints to help us get things right.

Canterbury feedback form (internal link)

You can also fill out a paper feedback form at the facility.

If you have a problem you want sorted straight away, talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak with a manager in that area.