From lively town centres to peaceful country settlements, Waikirikiri Selwyn is a district full of character and choice. With over 20 towns and smaller rural communities, it’s easy to find a place that feels like home.
Explore the towns below to find the one that fits you.
Prebbleton Village, which has been in existence for over 140 years, is one of the earliest settlements on the Canterbury Plains. The village, which is regularly served by public transport, has extensive sporting and community facilities, is close to Lincoln University and high schools, and has its own primary school and early childhood centres.
Lincoln is a thriving small town, that is an increasingly popular destination for people to live. Close to Christchurch and Rolleston and home to Lincoln University, with its Crown Research Institutes, commercial research facilities and high-performance sports courses, it combines great location with a charming village atmosphere.
Rolleston, where the Midland railway line to the West Coast separates off from the main trunk line!
Rolleston is one of the fastest-growing towns in Aotearoa New Zealand. Due to its rapid development as a satellite town of Christchurch, Rolleston is a vibrant and exciting community - sections here now have a considerably higher value than the £3 per acre for which they were sold in 1850!
West Melton offers the perfect balance of rural charm and modern convenience.
Surrounded by open spaces and just a short drive from Rolleston and Christchurch, this growing township is a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a little more room without feeling far from the action.
Known as the township beneath the famous Nor' West Arch, Darfield is where wide-open skies, rural charm and outdoor adventure come together.
Located between Christchurch and the West Coast, Darfield sits at the gateway to some of Canterbury's most spectacular landscapes.