Valetta is located in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand’s South Island. This small and sparsely populated area makes a relaxing retreat, and is a particularly good choice for active travellers, with a number of outdoor attractions to enjoy in the town’s vicinity. Go swimming, fishing or kayaking on the Ashburton or Hinds Rivers, or head north to the tranquility of the Ashburton Lakes. Serious climbers can use Valetta as a base for scaling Mount Taylor or Mount Hutt, while there are less strenuous walking trails found closer to town. Finally, nearby Ashburton (about 35 kilometres away) makes for a great day trip from Valetta, with organic shopping available at Farmers Corner and the lovely gardens of Ashburton Domain to explore.