Architectural render of the proposed luxury home for Lot 12 at Tui Estate, Canterbury, New Zealand

Your Private Bolthole in
New Zealand — Tui Estate

Secure residency through exclusive $5M+ turnkey alpine estates in Canterbury’s high country. Two lots available now, with more to follow.
Entrance to Tui Estate lifestyle estate in Canterbury, New Zealand

A landscape defined by purity & permanence

Tui Estate comprises sixteen one-hectare freehold lots within 67 hectares of Canterbury‘s Southern Alps foothills. Of this, 51 hectares remain as working farmland, grazed by sheep and cattle, that can never be subdivided or developed. What you see is a landscape defined by purity, privacy, and permanence.

Just an hour from Christchurch International Airport yet worlds apart in character, Tui Estate occupies an exceptional setting where glacial rivers trace ancient valleys and alpine peaks frame every horizon, creating a landscape both dramatic and serene.

Braided channels of the Rakaia River in Canterbury, New Zealand
Tui Estate offers the natural beauty and space you’re looking for, paired with easy access to Christchurch’s culture, education and sophistication.

51

16

Exclusive estates.
No further subdivision

Hectares of protected
farmland forever

60

$5M+

Turn-key packages
Golden Visa pathway

Minutes to Christchurch
International Airport

Experience unparalleled freedom in the foothills of New Zealand’s Southern Alps

Within thirty minutes, you can enjoy world-class outdoor pursuits: salmon and trout fishing in the Rakaia River and its tributaries, championship golf at Terrace Downs, skiing at Mount Hutt, and endless hiking through pristine wilderness.

Championship 18-hole golf at Terrace Downs Resort, with world-class play on Tui Estate’s boundary.

The Rakaia Gorge and its estuaries are world-renowned for salmon and trout fishing in clear alpine waters.

Lake Coleridge’s pristine waters and dramatic mountain backdrop, 30 minutes away.

Mount Hutt and Porters offer some of New Zealand’s most reliable alpine skiing.

An easy drive to Christchurch’s galleries, museums, theatres, heritage architecture and world-class dining.

Hiking, mountain biking, horse trekking and scenic walking trails through expansive, untouched wilderness landscapes.

Jet boat along the Rakaia River, racing through its ever-shifting braided channels beneath the towering Southern Alps.

Thermal pools, spa experiences and quiet alpine retreats within easy reach.

Crystal-clear skies, gravity-fed mountain stream water, and air quality found in few places on earth.

Turn-key alpine residences

Built by David Reid Homes, award winning builders delivering exceptional quality and enduring value across New Zealand.

AVAILABLE NOW - $5,075,000 NZD

Lot 9—Rural & Mountain Views

A sophisticated rural retreat defined by expansive living, sheltered courtyards, and refined wellness spaces within the dramatic Rakaia landscape.

AVAILABLE NOW - $5,150,000 NZD

Lot 12—Lake & Mountain Views

A luxurious high‑country retreat capturing alpine views, defined by crafted wings, private courtyards, and refined everyday living.

Begin your journey to New Zealand

Whether you’re actively pursuing New Zealand residency or exploring what's possible, we’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.