- Wineries, golf courses, open gardens. Lincoln University and township 10 minutes drive away
- Arthur’s Pass, Rakaia Gorge, Ashburton Gorge, Erewhon Station
- For detailed information on our area, the Selwyn District, which runs from the mountains to the sea, view this site www.selwyn.nz
- Interesting day trips e.g. Banks Peninsula Akaroa – 1 hours very scenic drive. Mt. Hutt Skifield within 1 1/4 hours drive
- Christchurch City – Arts centre, Museum, Botanical gardens, Orana Park and Willowbank Wildlife Parks, Gondola, Tram, Cathedral, large shopping malls, Antarctic centre, Royal NZ Airforce Museum
- Canterbury Agricultural Park and Wolfbrook Arena within 20 min drive (without the hassle of driving through the centre of the city)
- 2km from Cedar Park Gardens to the Rolleston Railway Station, where you can catch the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train for a breath-taking day trip to the West Coast (complimentary transport to and from the Rolleston Railway Station for guests)
- Ever expanding shopping centres, cafe’s and restaurants, 10 minutes walk from Cedar Park Gardens
- Burnham Military Camp – just 8km along the main road
- Selwyn Aquatic Centre: an easy 15 minute walk. This facility is getting bigger and better with the current extensions almost complete. A great asset for the area
- Selwyn Rolleston Sports Stadium: Also a 15 minute walk away – across the road from the Aquatic centre (and large playground)
- Rolleston Dog Park
- Rolleston College
- Regular bus transport into city
- Off road cycling from our gateway