Handle all the logistics of your attendance at The Country Ball here.

You can:

• Book your transport to-and-from The Hotel Ashburton or Regency Motel.
• Reserve a spot at Dance Lessons in both Christchurch and Ashburton.
• Carriage Rides for your Grand Entrance.
• Set up a drinks tab to use on the night.

Transport from Ashburton to Hemsworth Estate.

Shuttles will go from The Hotel Ashburton and Regency Motel to Hemsworth Estate starting at 6:15pm until 7:30pm. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes each way. The ball will officially start at 7:00pm with a formal welcome. Transport will depart from Hemsworth Estate to return to Ashburton starting at 9:30pm and the final transport of the evening will depart at 10:45pm. Preference for early arrival will be given to those who first book.

Horse and Carriage Rides

Horse and Carriage rides in our open air carriages from Dayboo Stud will be available from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.  These are complimentary for Early-Bird Ticket Holders and $20 per person for our other members of the Ton. You can purchase ahead of time, or on the night. Each horse-drawn transport option takes between 4-6 people so with luck, your entire party can travel in style together!

Dance Lessons

Dance lessons will be held at Hemsworth Estate in Ashburton on Sunday 26th January at 3:00pm and in Christchurch at Evolve Studios on Saturday February 1st at 11:00am. In these rehearsals you will learn two new dances. Alumni dances from the previous country ball will be available to learn via videos on our social media platforms. All four dances will be included in the sets on the evening. One lesson is complimentary to Earlybird Ticket holders.

Drink Tabs

Your first champagne cocktail upon arrival is complimentary. Afterwards please see the gentlemen at our bar for further liquid refreshments. We will have a wide selection of sparking wine, wine, beer, alcoholic and non alcoholic sparkling cocktails, and lemonade. All drinks are $10 each. You can pre-order a Bar Tab to enjoy on the night. You can only pre-order up to 5 drinks per person. Bar tabs are non refundable.

How to book:

To book, select the number of tickets for each option you would like to book, I.E 2 tickets for the transport to Hemsworth Estate. You can then repeat for Horse and carriage rides and departure busses to return to town.