Methven
Methven is a small town situated on the Canterbury Plains near the mountains. Methven is a popular tourist destination - especially in the winter when it is a hub for skiing, but it is also popular for hot air ballooning, jet boating, fishing, trekking and jetboating. Methven is just an hours drive on the Inland Scenic Route 72 and it really comes alive during winter as the nearby Mt Hutt ski resorts open. more
Methven is at the heart of nine Canterbury ski fields and over 1000 km’s of NZ’s best heli-skiing terrain.
Even if you are not a skier or snowboarder there are many reasons to visit Methven at any time of the year. Within minutes of arriving in Methven you can be enjoying a country golf course, horse trekking through the countryside, hiking or mountain biking nature trails or enjoying a massage or sampling a brew at a local pub while the Norwest turns the sky red.
A Hot air balloon or heli flight provides a bird’s eye view of our patchwork landscapes and southern alps.
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ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
ALFORD COTTAGE - RED COTTAGES - Staveley, South Island
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and escape to Red Cottage in Staveley. Enjoy romantic evenings with open fires, candle light and the warm wooden ambience of this restored historical cottage. Watch the sun set over the surrounding mountains while enjoying local produce and fine wine, after a day of exploring this wonderful area.
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- +64 3 303 0970
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- 4323 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton 7771, New Zealand
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BRINKLEY RESORT - Methven
BRINKLEY RESORT - Methven
Mobile-friendly - Brinkley Resort is a High Country apartment style resort with spectacular views of majestic Mt Hutt. Choose from studio rooms or two-bedroom apartments that will interconnect to make three bedroom apartments. Enjoy 2 outdoor heated spa-pools, floodlit tennis court & chip/putt greens. Shackleton’s Restaurant is perfect to relax in after skiing. Let us help you enjoy a remarkable holiday.
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- +64 3 302 8885
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- 0800 161 223 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 43 Barkers Road, Methven, New Zealand
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DISCOVERY JET - Canterbury
DISCOVERY JET - Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Thrill and scenic photographic jet boat tours, 360-degree spins, salmon and trout fishing, fly and spin casting, helicopter rafting/jet boat combos. Our professional team can tailor-make your ultimate adventure, one hour from Christchurch at the base of Mt Hutt ski field... enjoy a slice of paradise in Canterbury High Country. Individuals to larger corporate groups, operating year round.
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- +64 21 538 386
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- 0800 538 2628 (0800 JET BOAT) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 77 Inland Scenic Route, Canterbury, New Zealand
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FABLE TERRACE DOWNS RESORT - Windwhistle, Canterbury
FABLE TERRACE DOWNS RESORT - Windwhistle, Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Fable Terrace Downs Resort offers in-house and casual visitors a unique one-stop NZ getaway destination nestled in the foothills of Mt Hutt, within an easy hour's scenic drive of Christchurch International Airport. Featuring deluxe 1-7 bedroom accommodation, fine and casual dining options, a championship 18-hole golf course, Day Spa and a wide selection of other resort-operated activities to choose from.
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HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Join us on a journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country Station in the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand. This exciting day visits the most stunning and recognisable LOTR location - Edoras! Tour includes a delicious picnic-lunch and entertaining commentary from friendly local guides. You don't have to be LOTR fan to enjoy this amazing day.
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- +64 3 385 5775
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- 0800 553 554 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 296 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Methven - Off the beaten track
Methven - Off the beaten track
It's time to blow the lid on a little town called Methven in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It may only be a small town, but it offers travellers the perfect place to escape too whatever their budget may be. The Methven area offers some of the world's best heliskiing country.
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SKI NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand
SKI NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Start your journey towards the ultimate New Zealand ski holiday. At Ski New Zealand we take pride in designing custom winter holidays across New Zealand's North and South Island ski resorts. We will do all the planning, booking and organizing, leaving you to enjoy your holiday completely stress-free! Get in touch to book your tailor-made New Zealand winter holiday today.
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- +64 3 443 0812
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- 0800 888 499 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Level 1, 93 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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STAVELEY HEIGHTS - Canterbury
STAVELEY HEIGHTS - Canterbury
Based in the small and quiet township of Staveley in Canterbury, and located at the foothills of South Island's Southern Alps, is Staveley Heights Bed & Breakfast. Our boutique bed & breakfast contains 4 comfortable rooms that provides upmarket accommodation in Methven, that is only a short 20 minute drive from the nearby township of Methven.
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- +64 3 303 0956
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- +64 27 470 3608
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- 234 Flynns Road, Staveley, RD1 Ashburton, New Zealand
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Mt Hutt, Canterbury NZ - Ski Cam
Mt Hutt, Canterbury NZ - Ski Cam
Check out the latest conditions at Mt Hutt ski field, Methven, Canterbury NZ
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Methven Scarecrow Trail
The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a hugely popular and fun family event run that has run for over 10 years. Members of the Methven community build scarecrows to a particular theme and these scarecrows, usually around 30+ ...
Where: iHub Methven, Methven, Ashburton District
Address: 160 Main Street, Methven, Ashburton District
From: 9:00am on Saturday 13th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
Fire & Ice Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Festival
In the heart of Mt Hutt village, Methven, at the well know A&P showgrounds, we are welcoming Hot air Balloonists from all over Aotearoa. They will perform a tethered Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, with lasers light, ...
Where: Methven A&P Showgrounds, Methven, Ashburton District
Address: 72 Barkers Road, Methven, Ashburton District
From: 4:30pm on Saturday 22nd June 2024
To: 8:30pm on Saturday 22nd June 2024