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Country living

 

Visit Selwyn’s award-winning gardens opening in spring. There are open days to choose from with great walks and cafes nearby.

Check out the local A & P Shows, the heart of rural Selwyn. For a more personalised experience book a farm tour and experience rural life with your family. 

Taste fresh produce, delicious wines and slow down to enjoy real country living. 

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Spring in Selwyn

Farm Tours

Middle Rock Farm

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Prebooked guided tour

Farm Tours

Benlea Farm

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October to May

Shows & Fairs

Ellesmere A&P Show

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Saturday 19 October

Shows & Fairs

Courtenay Show

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Saturday 23 November

Farm Tours

Mt White Station

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Bookings essential

Garden Open Days

Spring Garden Open Days

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Thursday 14, Friday 15, Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November*

Farm Tours

Glenlothian Farm

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Wednesday – Sunday

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#SelwynNZ Adventures

Explore people’s latest adventures here in Selwyn. And be sure to add your own – just tag us #selwynNZ on social.
  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/21/24 at 3:54AM

    Win tickets to the Courtenay A&P Show! 🐎🐑 🚜

    Comment below what you're looking forward to the most at the show and go in the draw to win a double pass! Entries close 3pm tomorrow, Friday 21 November.

    From cute animals, vintage machinery, the grand parade and more, it's a fun day out for all ages!

    Look out for our Meet us in the Country colouring competition for the kids!

    For more event details visit: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/courtenay-show

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/13/24 at 7:00AM

    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/

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 9/6/24 at 8:00PM

    🌟 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

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/6/24 at 7:00AM

    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

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/16/24 at 1:14AM

    Visited the Christchurch Show?

    Loved what you saw?

    Now come and see real country gardens at Meet us in the Country Spring Garden Open Days this weekend, 14 - 17 November.

    Grab your friends and head out to Selwyn and explore some of our gorgous gardens, with plantings and landscaping for everyone to enjoy.

    Casa Rossa - West Melton
    Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden - Tai Tapu
    Knockdolian - Darfield
    The Herbal Garden - West Melton
    Cedar Park - Rolleston
    Broadfield Gardens - Rolleston
    Ortel Garden - West Melton

    Check out https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/
    to find out opening times and costs to visit each garden.

    Meet you in the garden!

    #MeetUsInTheCountry #selwynnz #selwyngardens #springgardens

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 10/22/24 at 6:40AM

    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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