Selwyn - Waikirikiri

From the land, a place like no other. Selwyn is a place of many landscapes and people. A place where you can take a breath of fresh air and discover something new.

Watch the dramatic Southern Alps and rolling foothills rise above the fields. See the rivers flowing from the high country across the rural plains, out to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and the coast. Explore the farms and small towns dotting the patchwork plains right across the region.

Take it all in from the air from a hot air balloon or plane, or take the TranzAlpine train to the West Coast and travel through the dramatic ridges of Arthur's Pass National Park.

Make your event experience one to remember where business blends with leisure.

Stretching across the Canterbury Plains, braided rivers and Southern Alps, Selwyn is home to a mix of superb venues plus an exciting range of experiences for delegates.

We have modern purpose-built facilities, or smaller boutique venues that showcase the agricultural heart of Selwyn within wineries, woolsheds, and other themed environments.

Play on the golf courses, ski the slopes, or ride on a jet boat. From sunrises in a hot air balloon, to sunsets on horseback, Selwyn has it all.

Just 20 minutes from Christchurch, our venues are away from the city's distractions, but close enough to everything on your itinerary. Your attendees will feel recharged and can extend their stay in accommodation close to nature.

Let's plan your next conference, incentive, or executive retreat in Selwyn.

In Selwyn you'll discover activities as diverse as the landscapes. The mountains, plains and rivers offer a wealth of activities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, ballooning, jetboating, horse trekking and more.

Whether your attendees are culture or nature lovers, thrill seekers or connoisseurs of life's finest things, they'll love exploring all Selwyn has to offer.

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Enjoy pre and post event experiences in Selwyn year-round with its diverse landscapes and activities.

Selwyn grows some of the best produce supplying some of the freshest, tastiest ingredients to local cafes and restaurants. Taste Selwyn in May is our autumn culinary event where Selwyn eateries collaborate with local producers to create unique dishes. You can even go straight to the source purchasing directly from local producers.

Experience winter with our six unique ski areas offering uncrowded terrain, day lodges and overnight accomodation and genuine hospitality. Porters, Cheeseman, Broken River, Craigieburn Valley, Mt Olympus and Temple Basin are all within a two hour drive from Christchurch in the heart of the Southern Alps, offering great packages and options for all skill levels.

Meet us in the Country in Spring at one of our A&P Shows, enjoy a unique farm experience, or attend a garden open day.

In summer, enjoy the many walking and biking tracks, relax at one of the eateries, go blueberry picking or head out on the water.

No matter the season and whether you're seeking excitement or a peaceful retreat, Selwyn has plenty to explore.

Selwyn venues can host everything from gala dinners, exhibitions and conferences, to executive retreats or team building days in its modern facilities and boutique venues.

Selwyn's coporate venues can host from four to 1000 attendees, with a range of spaces and options to respond to your event requirements. Most venues have a commercial kitchen for your catering requirements and complimentary on-site parking. There's access to projectors, screens and sound systems to meet your audio visual needs.

Experience something a little different at one of Selwyn’s boutique venues. From high country stations to venues nestled amongst the vineyards. Immerse your event in the agricultural heart of Selwyn. From small intimate settings to 250 people, many of these venues can provide onsite catering and accommodation during your conference or executive retreat.