The Canterbury Astronomical Society host stargazing and astronomy events at the R.F Joyce Observatory in West Melton. Join in the fun and discover there’s more to Selwyn’s night sky than meets the eye.
Operating from Greenpark Memorial Community Centre, Lincoln, Christchurch Astro Tours offers you a personal interactive tour of the night sky, where you will see meteor showers, the Milky Way, nebulae, planets, stars and galaxies.
Selwyn Spring Show set to put a spring in your step
Friday, 29 July 2022
Dating back to 1870, the Selwyn Spring Show is held at the Leeston Showgrounds in October. The show offers local baking, pony rides, competitions, agriculture sports, a live band and a grand parade with livestock and vintage machinery on display.
Selwyn’s own Botanical Expo is set to blossom in September at the Lincoln Event Centre. There will be a wide variety of stalls where visitors can get their hands on beautiful and unique plants.
Selwyn Winter Festival is hosted at the stunning Larcomb Vineyard. Warm up under blankets with views of the stars or dance the night away to local music with your choice of drink.
From a vege stack to full farmer’s breakfast with bacon and eggs, sometimes brunch is just what is needed. Branch out from your usual and drive to one of these lovely cafés in Selwyn. Chances are you’ll find a warm welcome, top notch food and great coffee.