sensational selwyn OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE ARTHUR’S PASS | DARFIELD | GLENTUNNEL | LAKE COLERIDGE | LEESTON WWW.SENSATIONALSELWYN.CO.NZ LINCOLN | ROLLESTON | SPRINGFIELD | TAI TAPU | WEST MELTON www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz sensational selwyn OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE JUST 20 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH Beautiful Scenery | Historic Homesteads & Gardens Artisan Wineries & Food Producers | Ski Selwyn Six Restaurants & Cafés | Walking & Biking Boutique Accommodation | Conference & Event Venues Country Markets & Shops Sensational Selwyn stretches across the great Canterbury plains and is bounded by the mighty Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, with Arthur’s Pass National Park in the Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The Selwyn visitors guide is produced by Sensational Selwyn, for advertising enquiries please contact [email protected] Grey Hurunui District District Driving times to Christchurch Airport Legend ! Town ¯ 90mins Railway State Highway Park and Conservation Land Selwyn District Boundary Westland 60mins Rangiora District Waimakariri District 73 | Arthurs Pass 40mins ! 20mins Oxford Available on all good brochure stands or view online Christchurch City Christchurch at sensationalselwyn.co.nz International Airport r e i v ! R Templet on Camping i Castle Hill i r West Melton ! Springfield a r ! a k ! ! W a i m Pr ebblet on Walking and Biking Guide | ! !Waddington Shef field !Kirw ee 73 Lincoln Tai Tapu Snow !Rollest on ! ! ! | Dar field ! Spr ingston 75 Golf Courses Lake !Coalgate Whitecliffs ! ! Coleridge Glentunnel Wedding Venues Lake Coleridge | ! Darfield Walks ! 77 Horor ata Lake Ellesmere !Dunsandel | (Te Waihora) Doyleston ! Selwyn Food and Wine 1 ! Lees ton Conference and Events R a Southbridge k a i a R i v e r ! 0 10 20 km Ashburton Rakaia Huts District ! Brochures available from Selwyn service centres Visitor information Selwyn District Council HQ Arthur’s Pass National Park Visitor Centre 2 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston State Highway 73, Arthur’s Pass +64 3 347 2800 +64 3 318 9211 Rolleston Library and Service Centre 94 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston Important phone numbers: +64 3 347 2880 Emergencies Rolleston Fire, Police and Ambulance: 111 Police Station: +64 3 347 9248 Darfield Library and Service Centre Medical Centre: +64 3 347 8848 1 South Terrace, Darfield Arthur’s Pass +64 3 318 7780 Police Station: +64 3 318 9212 Selwyn District Council or +64 3 347 2780 +64 3 347 2800 Darfield +64 3 318 8338 Leeston Library and Service Centre Police Station: +64 3 318 8002 19 Messines Street, Leeston Medical Centre: +64 3 318 8511 +64 3 347 2871 Leeston Lincoln Library and Service Centre Police Station: +64 3 378 0150 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln Medical Centre: +64 3 324 3850 +64 3 347 2876 Lincoln Lincoln Event Centre Police Station: +64 3 325 2800 Meijer Drive, Lincoln Medical Centre: +64 3 325 2411 +64 3 347 2983 Grey Hurunui District District Legend ! Town ¯ Railway State Highway Park and Conservation Land Selwyn District Boundary Westland Rangiora District Waimakariri District 73 | !Arthurs Pass Oxford Available on all good brochure stands or view online Christchurch City Christchurch at sensationalselwyn.co.nz International Airport r e i v ! R Templet on Camping i Castle Hill i r West Melton ! Springfield a r ! a k ! ! W a i m Pr ebblet on Walking and Biking Guide | ! !Waddington Shef field !Kirw ee 73 Lincoln Tai Tapu Snow !Rollest on ! ! ! | Dar field ! Spr ingston 75 Golf Courses Lake !Coalgate Whitecliffs ! ! Coleridge Glentunnel Wedding Venues Lake Coleridge | ! Darfield Walks ! 77 Horor ata Lake Ellesmere !Dunsandel | (Te Waihora) Doyleston ! Selwyn Food and Wine 1 ! Lees ton Conference and Events R a Southbridge k a i a R i v e r ! 0 10 20 km Ashburton Rakaia Huts District ! Contents Selwyn – so much to offer 2 Accommodation 4 Activities and Attractions 9 Arts, Culture and Heritage 20 Food, Wine and Craft Beer 22 Shopping 26 Transport 28 Events 30 1 Relax with a good book or connect to Wi-Fi at Selwyn District Libraries – Public libraries at Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln and Rolleston offer free Wi-Fi and internet access for locals and visitors. Libraries also have a great range of books, magazines, DVDs, and eBooks for loan to residents. Visit www.selwynlibrary.co.nz It’s cool at the pool – Visiting your local pool is a great way to entertain your family. The Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston is open from 6am–9pm Monday–Friday, and 8am–8pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Darfield and Southbridge Pools are also open to the public during Selwyn has a great range of things to do, the summer months. Visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/pools many of which are free or low cost. Enjoy our events – to find out more about local events happening in Selwyn visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/events Visit a park or playground – Selwyn has over 180 reserves Have a safe visit in Selwyn – we welcome visitors to our and playgrounds, offering lots of options for children and district. To help you stay safe during your time here and to teens. Both Parekura and Rolleston Reserves in Rolleston and help us protect our beautiful natural environment we ask the playground off Poulter Road in Lincoln offer a good range that visitors: of play equipment for younger children, including flying foxes. For older children Westview Park in Darfield has a skatepark, · Respect any fire restrictions on outdoor fires. Restrictions basketball hoops, soccer goals and other play equipment. are in place most summers to reduce the fire risk – see Osborne Park off Drain Road in Doyleston has a BMX track www.selwyn.govt.nz/fire for advice and a play area for children. For more information about · Drive with care. Please follow the road rules, observe reserves and playgrounds visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/parks speed restrictions in local townships and be considerate of other drivers. You can also check if any warnings are in place on state highways at www.nzta.govt.nz · Dispose of rubbish in designated rubbish bins and camp only in designated areas 2 3 Lincoln Motel ACCOMMODATION 6 Maurice Street, Lincoln +64 3 974 1620 or 0800 001 689 (NZ only) ACCOMMODATION [email protected] www.lincolnmotel.co.nz 21 Units consisting of Studios and One and Two-bedroom luxury options. Perfect for corporate, weddings, couples and families. In the heart of Lincoln B&B | Backpackers | Camping Grounds township. Close to Lincoln Event Centre, Lincoln University and wedding Farmstays | Holiday Houses | Hotels venues. Within an hour's drive of Akaroa. Luxury, comfort and excellent service. ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION Lodges | Motels | Resorts Be spoilt by the numerous accommodation options available in Selwyn. There is something for everyone; from camping grounds nestled amongst mature trees, backpackers, bed and breakfasts, farm stays, holiday homes, lodges, and motels through to premier resorts and luxury lodges! We have it all on offer and with friendly country hospitality, your stay will be one you won’t forget. Cedar Park Gardens 101B Lowes Road, Rolleston +64 3 3477 605 or +64 27 436 5156 [email protected] www.cedarparkgardens.co.nz Well established, fully accessed B&B set in 1.5 acres of stunning double award winning gardens. Very quiet and peaceful, only 1.5km off SH1 in Rolleston. Complimentary airport/TranzAlpine pick-up. Wireless internet. Superb breakfast and evening meals available by arrangement. Welcoming friendly hosts. Children welcome. Contact hosts directly for special rates. Gardens open to visit by arrangement. Gunyah Country Estate 720 Sleemans Road, Glenroy/Windwhistle +64 3 318 6800 [email protected] www.gunyah.co.nz Grand heritage homestead at the foot of Mt Hutt, 45 minutes from Christchurch near Rakaia Gorge/ Methven. Relax in luxury accommodation in an elegant tranquil country setting. Ideal base for skiing Mt Hutt, three golf courses, salmon/trout fishing, Rakaia jetboating, horse trekking. Silver service tea/coffee and lodge dining, sumptuous breakfasts. Also independent self-catering accommodation available in stylish cottages. 4 5 Smylies Accommodation Darfield Hotel ACCOMMODATION and Tours 39 South Terrace, Darfield 5653 West Coast Road +64 3 318 8325 +64 3 318 4740 [email protected] [email protected] www.darfieldhotel.co.nz www.smylies.co.nz This six-room hotel offers a comfortable stop with complimentary tea and Range of accommodation available – coffee, toaster, TV (SKY Sport), electric blankets, double and single beds. three-bedroom self-contained cottage, lodge rooms (including dinner and breakfast), YHA hostel – dorms and Fantail Lodge ACCOMMODATION private rooms, motel units. Close to 164 River Road, Lincoln multiple ski fields, only 56km from +64 3 325 7572 Christchurch Airport. [email protected] Airport pickups available. www.fantaillodge.com Luxurious accommodation with breakfast. Peaceful country setting, featuring NZ Perendale Sheep. Beautiful garden with native birds. Beside Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel the Little River Rail Trail cycleway. 52 Main Road SH73, Arthur's Pass +64 3 318 9233 [email protected] Halkett Grove Bed and Breakfast www.apam.co.nz 81 Rossington Drive, West Melton Warm cosy cabins in the heart of Arthur's Pass National Park. Come and +64 3 741 2152 or +64 27 433 0479 share our 'Gem in the Southern Alps'. [email protected] www.halkettgrovebedandbreakfast.co.nz Halkett Grove bed and breakfast has a rural outlook and is only 12 minutes Bahara Accommodation from Christchurch Airport. Enjoy a café style cooked breakfast. 3 Tawera Lane, Springfield +64 3 318 4117 or +64 21 130 8682 [email protected] Huntingdon Grange www.bahara.co.nz 804 Shands Road, Broadfield A family run motel at the base of the Southern Alps. Three ensuite studio +64 3 344 5899 units with rural and alpine views. [email protected] www.huntingdongrange.co.nz Working farm close to International Airport and Christchurch shops.