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.

In winter, Methven is a snow sports town. In every other season, it's a place to launch yourself into all kinds of outdoor adventure activities.

Methven is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, warm hospitality and abundance of outdoor activities on your doorstep.  In winter it is very popular with nine ski fields close by including the magnificent Mt Hutt ski area (voted NZ’s Best Ski Resort for 6 consecutive years). Should you require the Ski Bus to Mt Hutt, it has 2 departures per day and the pickup is across the road from the lodge. This is the last pick up and first drop off after your day on Mt Hutt.  Activities such as jet boating, hot air ballooning, fishing , golf and mountain biking are popular or try the growing options in health & wellbeing with the local salt baths and day spas. Looking for somewhere to eat? The town offers an excellent choice of eating places and bars to satisfy any appetite.

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