Methven & Mt Hutt Must Do's

Mt Hutt Ski Fields

Tear your eyes away from the dazzling Canterbury Plains to negotiate a wide terrain of green, blue, red and black runs across three main parks. With cafés, bars and tobogganing, this award-winning ski area is a 35-minute drive from Methven.

Golfing

You could spend days purely golfing in this region as greens are plentiful.

Hororata

Home to both the Highland Games on 5 November 2022 and the spectacular Night Glow Ballooning Festival on 6 May 2023.

Newzengland

Have a blast honing your archery and shooting skills, held outdoors under snowy mountain ranges, 30 minutes from Methven.

Dirt Bandits

This premier, purpose-built UTV playground offers a wide range to suit all abilities, from the 1km kids’ course to a high performance circuit, and 20km of scenic trails.

Adventure Ballooning NZ

Enjoy panoramic views over the Canterbury plains, across the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt Cook to the Pacific coastline.

Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spas

Located in Methven is an idyllic environment for all including adultexclusive hot pools with pool-side canapés and drinks as well as a kid’s aqua play area with a ‘crazy river’ and a ‘leap of faith’ plunge pool.

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Drinks on Mt Hutt, credit Mid Canterbury Tourism

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