Amberley Accommodation and Attractions
Amberley is a town located in the Hurunui District of north Canterbury, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately 50 Km north of Christchurch.
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Amberley Information
Amberley is the seat of the Hurunui District Council and the service centre for a district of arable and sheep farming.
Once a year, the local A&P (Agricultural and Pastoral) show is held, usually mid-Spring.
Nearby the statue sit three limestone carvings, labelled The Grandmothers, which celebrate the ancient Waitahe people. Carved by Sculptor Warren Thompson.