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Your lifestyle in Westhaven

Everything you need, right here

In Rolleston, an active lifestyle comes naturally.

Parks, sport, open space and everyday facilities are all close by, making it easy to get out, stay active and enjoy your time outside of work. It’s a place where weekends fill up quickly and getting moving doesn’t take much planning.

As the township continues to grow, so too does the range of spaces and facilities available, giving residents more to make the most of, right on their doorstep.

young family walking their dog and pushing pram in Rolleston, Christchurch
family walking to school in Westhaven suburb in Rolleston Christchurch

Everyday moments at home

Life at Westhaven is centred around the simple things. Evenings might mean everyone gathering in the kitchen for dinner, kids finishing homework at the bench, or catching up with neighbours after work. Weekends are just as relaxed, whether that means time at home, a barbecue with friends, or a quiet morning with coffee. It’s an easy, comfortable way of living that feels familiar from the start.

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Adventure, just beyond town

Explore the outdoors
Step a little further out, and some of the South Island’s best landscapes open up.

Mount Hutt offers skiing and snowboarding through winter, with walking and biking tracks in summer. Arthur’s Pass and the Southern Alps provide alpine tracks, fishing and high-country scenery, while Banks Peninsula, Akaroa and Governors Bay present opportunities for coastal walks, cafés, restaurants and day trips.

The Ashburton Lakes area adds another option – it’s known for fly-fishing, cycling, boating and wide open space.

For residents, a Rolleston location means a mix of everyday convenience and weekend adventure is always within reach.
A district on the move
Selwyn is continuing to grow, with further investment shaping how people live, move and spend their time.

Christchurch’s new central city stadium will bring major events back into the region, while future transport connections, including potential commuter rail, continue to be explored.

Nearby Lincoln adds to the mix, supporting sport at both a community and high-performance level, plus extensive agricultural research and tertiary education.

New Zealand Cricket’s complex at Lincoln University comprises three grounds, and the high-quality practice and playing facilities rival any in the country.

It’s a district that’s becoming more connected, active and well supported over time.
More to enjoy, every day
With parks, sport and open space all around you, Westhaven offers a lifestyle that’s easy to step into and even easier to enjoy. Whether it’s a quick walk, a weekend adventure or time spent with friends and family, everything you need is within reach, helping create a balanced and connected way of life.

Sport, parks and local spaces

From organised sport to casual afternoons outdoors, Rolleston is set up for everyday use.

Foster Park is one of the largest sports grounds in the country, with space for a wide range of codes, training and community events. The Selwyn Sports Centre and Aquatic Centre add modern indoor and year-round options for fitness, recreation and family time.

Playgrounds, reserves and dog parks are spread throughout the area, making it easy to head out for a walk, meet others or let the kids burn off energy close to home.

It’s the kind of setup that makes staying active feel simple.

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