Sensational Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury plains and is bounded by the mighty Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers with Arthurs Pass National Park in the high Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. 

• Be inspired by this area of ‘middle earth’ New Zealand with its grand scenery 
• Explore our walking, cycling and garden trails  
• Stay a while
• Adventure  at one of the six sensational ski-fields
• Enjoy life at our wineries, with our artisan food producers and garden cafes

Please take your time to explore our region and meet the friendly ‘locals’ for which it is renowned.

Kelvin Coe
Mayor of Selwyn