Springfield (New Zealand)
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Get in
Springfield hosts the last fuel station and garage before Arthur's Pass. Springfield Motors also operates a salvage truck.
By bus
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phone: +64 3 349 0697To Christchurch (from Greymouth) 4:15PM; to Greymouth/Hokitika (from Christchurch) 8:10AM.
West Coast ShuttleSpringfield to Christchurch, about 10:45AM from Springfield Motors. From Christchurch, departs 123 Worcester St at 3PM.
By train
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phone: +64 4 495 0775Once daily to Greymouth at 9:15AM and towards Christchurch at 5:12PM.
See
- Springfield doughnut
- St Peters Church
Do
- Four ski fields in the Craigieburn ranges.
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phone: +64 27 451 0584address: Rubicon Valley Farm, Springfield, SelwynGuided off-road motorcycle tours from a half-day to 10 days. All tours include an experienced guide, transport from Christchurch, motorcycle or ATV rental, fuel, insurance, riding gear, lunch and support vehicle. Overnight tours also include twin share accommodation and all meals. 5- to 10-day tours require a minimum of two riders.
Eat
There are five cafes.
Sleep
Springfield Hotel
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address: Main West Coast RdSmylies has been based in Springfield since the 1990s. It has all the facilities a tired traveller needs, down to a gym and Playstation 3. A chef who cooks meals for around $20. It has studio motel units, 2 bedroom and a fully serviced 3-bed cottage.