Hidden gems: places in Selwyn District

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Selwyn District. Ratings are based from 16 places in the city.

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Coopers Knob/Ōmawete Scenic Lookout image
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Coopers Knob/Ōmawete Scenic Lookout
Scenic spot
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Ahuriri Scenic Reserve
Nature preserve
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Walnut Tree Cottage
Bed & breakfast
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Forest Lodge
Lodge
$46/night
4.90 (55 reviews)
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Quickenberry Lodge
Indoor lodging
👍👍 Lovely hosts, fantastic food! Great landscape and once more lovely hosts and Robbie is a brillant cook👍
4.90 (22 reviews)
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Gibraltar Rock
Scenic spot
4.80 (42 reviews)
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Dobbins Ford
Park
👍👍 Great place to chill out with the kids on a warm day
4.80 (25 reviews)
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Craigieburn Forest Park
Park
👍👍 This is great place for a day or overnight trip. Lots of walking and cycling tracks, awesome for photography landscape, birds and native bush. My favourite is a Camp saddle following ridge to the east and run down the scree towards Helicopter hill.
4.80 (11 reviews)
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Grasmere Lodge
Lodge
👍 Great communication prior to arrival however we couldn’t find an information book about the facilities in the room itself. Beautiful rooms, with a large bathroom, very comfortable and in an amazing setting. We run our own Glamping site and have stayed at a few other Luxury lodges and thought the li...
4.70 (29 reviews)
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Coopers Knob
Park
4.70 (25 reviews)
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Motukarara Raceway
Racecourse
4.60 (144 reviews)
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Little River Rail Trail (start of Section 5)
Tourist attraction
4.60 (61 reviews)
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FLOCKHILL Lodge
Lodge
Rustic accommodations at a picturesque sheep farm offering a restaurant, a bar & outdoor activities.
4.50 (75 reviews)
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Waihora Park Reserve
Park
4.50 (47 reviews)
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Gunyah Country Estate
Hotel
4.50 (24 reviews)
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Lake Georgina
Lake
4.50 (13 reviews)
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