Welcome To Selwyn

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From the land, a place like no other

We’re a place of many landscapes, and many people. A place where you can take a breath of fresh air and discover something new.

Watch the dramatic Southern Alps and rolling foothills rise above the fields. See the rivers flowing from the high country across the rural plains, out to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and the coast. Explore the farms and small towns dotting the patchwork plains right across the region.

Take it all in from the air from a hot air balloon or plane, or take the TranzAlpine train to the West Coast and travel through the dramatic ridges of Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Visit the people and places that make Selwyn special. It’s all here waiting for you.

2 Kiwirail Scenic TranzAlpine 2013 alongside Waimakariri river

Get to know Selwyn

Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury Plains and is bounded by the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, with Arthur’s Pass National Park in the Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

Discover our Landscapes

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From the people

Listen to the authentic stories behind our people, hear about the areas of cultural significance in our unique townships, the activities, diverse landscapes and great hospitality.

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Explore Our Must-Do Selwyn Activities...

There's no shortage of fun for you to have here in Selwyn, with activities as diverse as our landscapes.

... Or Get a taste of Something Good

We take food seriously here.

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The latest Selwyn events

Meet us in the country and enjoy farm experiences, farmers markets, fetes, A&P Shows, garden tours and so much more!

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our Selwyn Blog

Get some inspiration for your Selwyn adventures!

#SelwynNZ Adventures

Explore people’s latest adventures here in Selwyn. And be sure to add your own – just tag us #selwynNZ on social.
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    Lock it in your calendar and get your tickets now for the Hororata Highland Games!

    A Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist, it features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, plus rides, dancing, crafts, food stalls and more.

    📅 Saturday 9 November
    📍 Hororata Domain

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    Discover the beauty of Selwyn’s award-winning gardens this weekend at the Spring Garden Open Days. 🌷 🌳

    Visit an old quarry transformed into a stunning oasis of tranquility, a native plant arboretum, old roses, woodlands and gardens celebrating sculptures – there is a gorgeous garden for everyone to enjoy. 🌻

    📅 Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 November, 10am to 4pm

    👉 Find out more: https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/

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    🌟 BE IN TO WIN TICKETS! 🌟

    We're excited to be supporting the Outdoor Expo on 14 and 15 September at Canterbury Agricultural Park. We've got a double pass up for grabs to head along!

    For your chance to go in the draw, let us know in the comments below what you're favourite outdoor activity in Selwyn is or what activity is on your bucket list! 🚵 🚤 ⛷️ ⛺

    For inspiration check out https://selwyn.nz/thingstodo/

    Competition closes Wednesday 11 September, 4pm. Winner will be selected at random. Competition runs across our Facebook and Instagram accounts. T&Cs apply at: https://bit.ly/expoticketssept2024

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    The Hororata Highland Games are on this Saturday!

    This Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, alongside great entertainment, and dancing.

    Book your tickets now!

    Find out more: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/hororata-highland-games

    @hororatagames #selwynnz #meetusinthecountry

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