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Selwyn District is a predominantly rural district in central Canterbury, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Wrap up warm and explore Selwyn this winter. There’s plenty of Selwyn to explore in winter, so throw on your beanie, scarf and jacket and get out there.
Selwyn is a diverse and scenic region with many landscapes, people and activities to discover. Explore the Southern Alps, the coast, the plains, the towns, the wineries, the events and more in Selwyn.
See what the experts have to say about walking and hiking around Selwyn. Top 5 Family Walks. Discover the hidden sights of Selwyn on foot. Walking trails wind through the region within easy reach of every town, stroll at your leisure to get a real sense of the place.
A district plan is a 10-year ‘rule book’ that sets out what activities we are allowed to do on land (permitted activities) and what activities we or our neighbours need a resource consent for. It impacts almost everything we do in our district, and how we do it.
From sea to summit and everything in between, it's all on our back doorstep. The district stretches across the great Canterbury plains and is bordered by the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, with Arthurs's Pass National Park in the Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
Brief History of Selwyn Local Government. Bishop Selwyn. Selwyn-Waikirikiri River. Historic Heritage & Notable Trees. Book Sales. Selwyn District is named after the Selwyn River, which, in turn, is named after Bishop Selwyn, one of the first Europeans to walk through the area in the mid 1840s.
