Sixteen exclusive lifestyle properties, at the foothills of the Southern Alps
Private, spacious and completely unspoiled. Exactly what New Zealand promised.Protected in Perpetuity
Tui Estate is one of New Zealand's most exclusive Canterbury lifestyle properties, comprising sixteen one-hectare freehold lots set within 67 hectares at the foothills of the Southern Alps, Canterbury. Of this total area, 51 hectares remain as working farmland, protected in perpetuity and accessible to all residents via designated walking trails.
Tui Estate will forever comprise exactly sixteen one hectare estates. No more, ever. Protective covenants ensure architectural quality and landscape integration, while the Tui Estate Owners Association maintains common land, infrastructure and services to exacting standards.
Your investment is permanently buffered by space that can never be subdivided or developed. What you see is what remains, a landscape defined by purity, privacy and permanence.
We are releasing turnkey Golden Visa packages progressively as designs are completed and consents secured. Two packages are available now, with more to follow.
Beyond the investment—a life reimagined
Naturally Pure Alpine Water
Gravity-fed from a nearby mountain stream, your water supply requires no treatment. This is alpine purity found in few places globally.
Value Protected Forever
Architectural covenants and the permanent preservation of 51 hectares of farmland ensure your investment is protected by design and by deed.
Truly Permanent Residency
Unlike many golden visa programmes, New Zealand residency becomes permanently yours after the investment period with no ongoing presence requirements.
A Community of Sixteen Estates
Small enough to know, large enough to sustain. Only sixteen estates, ever, with no further subdivision permitted. Your neighbours are fellow investors who value privacy, quality and connection to the landscape.
Rural & Mountain views
A sophisticated rural retreat defined by expansive living, sheltered courtyards, a dramatic Great Room, and dedicated wellness precinct. Views across the Canterbury high country to the Southern Alps.
Lake & Mountain Views
A refined lakeside residence centred around calm courtyards and a reflection pond, with lake and mountain views. Generous living spaces, multiple bedroom suites, and a curated arrival sequence throughout.
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Lot 12
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.
Jet boat along the Rakaia River, racing through its ever-shifting braided channels beneath the towering Southern Alps.
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.
Thermal pools, spa experiences and quiet alpine retreats within easy reach.
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.
Southbound Safaris offers guided hunts for trophy Red Stag, Tahr and Chamois in the surrounding high country.
So close, yet a world away.
ON-SITE / ADJACENT
Private Stables & Walking Trails
Terrace Downs Golf Resort →
15 - 20 MINUTES
Rakaia Gorge →
Methven Township →
25–30 MINUTES
Southbound Safaris →
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa →
Lake Coleridge →
Mount Hutt Bike Park →
45–60 MINUTES
Mount Hutt Ski Field →
Porters Ski Area →
Washpen Falls →
Awa Awa Rata Reserve →
60–65 MINUTES
Christchurch CBD →
Christchurch International Airport →
Christchurch Hospital →
The University of Canterbury →
Connected to Christchurch
Just an hour from Christchurch, this Canterbury lifestyle property keeps work, education and culture within easy reach while preserving a genuinely rural setting.
Education & Culture
Families have easy access to internationally recognised schools including Christ's College, St Andrew's, St Margaret's College, and Rangi Ruru Girls' School, as well as the University of Canterbury, a globally ranked research university.
Christchurch in 2026 is confident, creative, and growing. The new One New Zealand Stadium brings international sport and concerts, while the Michelin Guide debuts in New Zealand for the first time in 125 years, with Christchurch restaurants poised to shine.
From Michelin-contender dining at Inati and Gatherings, to wine tastings in nearby Waipara Valley, cultural events at Isaac Theatre Royal, and the peaceful Botanic Gardens, the city offers genuine sophistication without metropolitan density.
Each season brings its own charm to life at Tui Estate
Summer
Fly fishing for salmon & trout
Golf at Terrace Downs
Mountain biking
Horse trekking from estate stables
Hiking in the Mount Cook region
Lake Coleridge boating
Hot air ballooning
Dec - Feb
Autumn
Wine touring in Waipara
Scenic drives
Thermal pool soaking
Trail riding
River jet boating
Stargazing
(exceptional clarity)
Mar - May
Winter
Skiing/snowboarding
Cosy fireside evenings
Fine dining in Christchurch
Heli-skiing expeditions
Mountain lodge retreats
Jun - Aug
Spring
Lambing season on surrounding farms
Spring wildflowers
Mountain biking as trails dry
Golf season returns
Fishing season opens
Garden tours
Scenic flights over the Alps
Sep - Nov
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.