About Amberley.

The relaxed North Canterbury town of Amberley is an idyllic place to call home. It’s easy living the way it used to be, but with a modern twist. 150 years old, Amberley traditionally provided support to the surrounding rural sector and that continues today, but it’s now a thriving destination town - with a vibrant cafe scene, boutique shops and all the amenities you need.

Wider Context: 

Located just 40 Minutes North of Christchurch City CBD, Amberley is in the heart of North Canterbury’s Hurunui District. Local farms, vineyards and the beautiful Waipara Hills provide a serene backdrop, with mountain views enjoyed to the North and the South, and Amberley Beach with its seemingly endless coastline just a minute down the road. 

Amenity & Recreation: 

With plentiful health and wellbeing services and excellent schools, Amberley is a fantastic choice to either downsize and retire, or bring up a family.  You’re less than 40 minutes’ drive to Christchurch (our second largest city), with its international airport, beautifully re-developed CBD and city amenities, but yet right on the doorstep of beaches, multiple ski fields, mighty rivers, and at the gateway to the renowned Waipara Wine Valley and the alpine village of Hanmer Springs.
This really is the best of both worlds. Explore what this fantastic region has to offer at North Canterbury's website: a fantastic resource. 

Some local gems: 

A few  Amberley gems are featured below: the legendary farmers market, a boutique brewery, to french pastries, designer clothing & homeware , some very, very good coffee and a local complete with deli. Visit amberleynz.nz for an overview too.   
  • Developer

    he Clearing is proudly developed by UWC Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wellington Company - who have delivered over $1B+ of commercial, industrial and residential developments across NZ over the last thirty years. The Development Director for The Clearing is a local, and deeply committed to ensuring a wonderful addition to the local community. 

  • Geotech/Engineering

    The engineering, geotech, survey and planning is by Davis Ogilvie- one of Christchurch's largest multi-disciplinary consultancies.

  • Urban Design

    Urban design is by Novo Group Limited, a boutique design practice located in Christchurch.

  • Civil Construction

    Civil Construction is byNorWest Construction, another proud Canterbury firm.

  • Sales

    Section sales are lead by Maria Rickerby and Ruby Burney of PGG Wrightson Ltd. They have detailed knowledge of the offering, and can connect you with local building firms if required also