Lower Moutere is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island.

[3] The Riverside Community was established in Lower Moutere in 1941 by a small group of Methodist pacifists, and continues to operate a dairy farm and cafe.

As of 2013 about 24 people were permanent members and 19 children lived there, but the community’s population sometimes doubled due to visitors, including WWOOFers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms).

[3] The Lower Moutere Memorial Hall features a plaque commemorating the three local men who died and 35 local men who served overseas during World War II.

[4] A memorial gate commemorates those who died or were served during World War I.

[2] Lower Moutere statistical area covers 62.11 km2 (23.98 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 62.2% had no religion, 27.6% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 2.3% had other religions.