Waikirikiri Selwyn’s diverse landscapes are home to some of Aotearoa’s most treasured wildlife and natural taonga. From quiet wildlife refuges on our lakes and estuaries, to dramatic limestone formations watched over by pou whenua, Selwyn has been shaped by nature.
Our mountains shelter taonga species such as kea and kiwi, while our lakes and rivers attract anglers, walkers and bird watchers. We’re even home to one of the country’s most significant wetland ecosystems -Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere - an oasis alive with birds, fish and native plants.
There is beauty in every direction across Waikirikiri Selwyn, just waiting to be explored.
