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Welcome to Southern Cross Lodge

Southern Cross Lodge is located in Methven, the alpine town linked to Mt Hutt Ski Field, being just over an hour’s drive from Christchurch. Our Methven accommodation has 52 rooms, include a mixture of studio and family lodge rooms.

We pride ourselves on being family friendly and cater for a wide range of group bookings including school, business, community or social groups.

Southern Cross Lodge facilities include a cosy lounge with fireplace (great for the colder months), pool tables, separate dining room, a common/function/training room, large indoor BBQ and an outdoor pool and spa.

Our accommodation is conveniently located a short walk from Methven town centre and across the road from New Zealand’s newest hot pools, Opuke Thermal Pool & Spa which is due to open in August 2021.

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Choose from Studio, Lodge or Family Rooms

Accommodation

LOCATED 1 HOUR FROM CHRISTCHURCH

TEN MINUTES FROM TO THE BASE OF SKIFIELD

COMPLEMENTARY WIFI

KIDS GO FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY

What our customers say...

“Great accommodation, great location, great host already miss
this place!!!”

Yujuan Liu, Brisbane

“Nice and friendly hosts, all the facilities we needed, clean rooms and a nice breakfast. Brilliant stay”

Gareth Davies, Adelaide

“Cosy and relaxing. Worked really well for our 2 famliy group. Awesome view of the mountains too. Thanks!”

Heather Wagland , Sydney

“Loving our stay at the Lodge, rooms, food and staff are just wonderful! Definitely be back”

Trudy Webster

Things to do in Methven

Methven is located in the heart of Mid Canterbury, which stretches from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean, with stunning snow-capped mountains as its backdrop and bordered by impressive braided rivers and crystal clear lakes. Mid Canterbury is one of the great secrets of New Zealand, with an inspiring range of both energetic and relaxing activities, complemented by genuine New Zealand hospitality.

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