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Methven & Mt Hutt Must-Do's
Mt Hutt Ski Fields
Mt Hutt © ChristchurchNZ
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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.
Methven Golf Course
Regarded as one of the finest country courses in New Zealand, enquire about traveller specials, with green fees from $50/round, including clubs.
Mt Hutt Forest
There are three short walking tracks here, all of which are a gentle 45-minute meander each way.
Newzengland
Have a blast honing your archery and shooting skills, held outdoors under snowy mountain ranges, 30 minutes from Methven.
Mt Somers Track
The full circuit is a whopping 26km yet suitable for families. The two-day walk leads to the Pinnacles and Woolshed Creek huts, offering comfortable overnight shelter.
Windwhistle
Twenty minutes’ drive from Methven to see braided rivers, a cottage-dotted landscape and the famous Terrace Downs Resort Golf Course.
Staveley
Famous for its sausage rolls, Staveley also boasts a natural ice rink, historic lime kilns and timeless Ross Cottage. With much of the early 20th century furnishings, you can now stay overnight in this Category 2 listed building.
JUST OPENED – Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spas
Located in Methven is an idyllic environment for all including adult-exclusive 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.
Blue Pub, Methven © Miles Holden
