Blogs
Discovering the gifts of the Rakaia Gorge
Friday, 17 December 2021
Growing up in Darfield, Blair Grice enjoyed hunting and fishing in local lakes, rivers and hills. Blair now shares his hobbies, showing people his favourite fishing spots, why he loves jet boating on the Rakaia River and offering them hunting experiences.
Riding the rapids, uncovering history and protecting the whio
Friday, 27 August 2021
Above the Waimakiriri Gorge, north-west of Springfield (Tawera) sits Jet Boat World; New Zealand’s first and only jet boat display co-owned by Paul Mullan and Paul Vernel.
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Have a ski lodge vacation in Selwyn
Friday, 25 June 2021
Check out the top six ski lodge vacations in Selwyn, offering a unique alpine adventure worth exploring.
Kea conservation in Selwyn
Friday, 18 June 2021
Highly valued as one of the most intelligent birds in the world, kea are an endangered species native to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Kea are under threat from several factors, but important work is being done in Selwyn to protect this unique parrot.
Selwyn’s bird’s eye view
Wednesday, 9 June 2021
“A balloon flight with us isn’t just a flight in a balloon, it’s a whole experience. Where else in the world can you see dairy farms, sheep farms, cropping farms, deer farms all in one flight.”
Hororata community ready to glow!
Friday, 30 April 2021
On Saturday 8 May 2021, the sun will set at approximately 5.23pm. It will start getting dark everywhere - except for Hororata Domain, where over ten hot air balloons will light up the sky.
A passion for cuisine and conservation
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Learn more about Robert and Christine, the people behind Selwyn's award-winning Quickenberry Lodge.
Making Memory's
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Like all good things in life, it all started with a dream many years ago. Learn more about how one of Selwyn's hidden gems, Memory's Restaurant, came to be.
Shake it up
Thursday, 18 February 2021
A good milkshake can take you back to your childhood with one slurp. But not only does Selwyn have delicious dairy drinks, a lot of places are offering vegan shakes with milk alternatives too.
Where to buy a Scone in Selwyn
Thursday, 18 February 2021
A good, fluffy scone topped with melting butter really hits the spot. Whether it is packed with dates, topped with tasty cheese or an exciting new flavour, nothing goes better with a coffee than a freshly-baked scone.