Methven Nest Apartment
About This Property
Welcome to our centrally located apartment in Methven! Nestled within a popular resort complex, this ground-floor gem offers the perfect blend of independence and convenience. As a privately managed unit, you'll enjoy a comfortable experience just a stones throw from the Methven Village amenities. Inside, you'll find three inviting bedrooms, each boasting ample storage in built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, while the second bedroom offers two cozy single beds. Additionally, the studio unit provides a tranquil retreat with two twin beds or can be combined to make a single large bed, ensuite bathroom, and private kitchenette. The main unit boasts a shared family bathroom complete with a shower over a spa bath, a vanity, and a separate toilet for added convenience. The fully equipped kitchen, including a coffee machine, invites culinary adventures, while the adjacent dining area and lounge, equipped with a Smart TV, provide the perfect space to unwind. Stay connected with complimentary unlimited fiber WiFi, ideal for streaming your favorite content on your own devices. The studio apartment also features its own TV for added entertainment options. For your practical needs, a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, dryer, and tub is situated between the units. During your stay, take advantage of resort amenities, including tennis courts, a shared BBQ area, a playground, and a relaxing spa. Just remember to adhere to body corporate rules, such as refraining from alcohol or glass in the spa area and being respectful of fellow guests. Conveniently located just minutes from the heart of Methven, this apartment serves as the perfect base for your holiday adventures. Whether you're hitting the slopes, exploring the surrounding natural beauty, or simply relaxing, you'll find everything you need for a memorable stay right here. Welcome home! All areas of the apartment are accessible for guest use. Locally based manager available to answer any queries during your stay. This property is privately managed from the resort itself, as there are multiple apartments in the complex you can expect to see other guests and vehicles within the complex. All enquiries must be via the apartments private manager and the office and Brinkley staff will be unable to help you if approached and do not take kindly to this.
Highlights
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Free WiFi throughout the property
- Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably
- Minutes from Mt Hutt ski field
- Book direct for the best rates
Amenities
Cancellation policy
Moderate — full refund for cancellations made at least 5 days before check-in.
Nearby Attractions
Mt Hutt Ski Area
Mt Hutt is not just Methven's ski field — it is the reason Methven exists as a winter destination at all. Sitting at 2,086 metres above sea level with a vertical drop of 683 metres and 365 hectares of skiable terrain, it is the largest and most celebrated ski area in the South Island of New Zealand. The World Ski Awards have recognised it as New Zealand's Best Ski Resort for ten consecutive years, and once you experience a bluebird day on the mountain — Pacific Ocean glittering to the east, the Southern Alps unfurling to the west — you will understand why the superlatives keep coming.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Ōpuke is the kind of facility that surprises visitors who expect a modest provincial pool. Opened in November 2021 with a NZD $7.5 million government investment, it won the New Zealand Institute of Architects' National Award for Commercial Architecture in its first year — and after one visit, the award makes complete sense. The complex is anchored by a striking array of 500 solar thermal collectors that heat the water system, backed by air-source heat pumps. The result is a genuine world-class thermal experience, set against the Canterbury Plains with the Southern Alps forming the backdrop.
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
The Rakaia Gorge Walkway is one of Canterbury's most rewarding half-day walks, and it is almost entirely unknown outside the region. Starting from Evans Reserve near the Rakaia Gorge Bridge on State Highway 77, the trail follows the southern bank of the Rakaia River through a landscape that shifts dramatically as you walk — from open farmland terraces to a narrow volcanic canyon of sculpted rock walls, before climbing through native bush to a ridgeline with panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Discovery Jet
Jet boating was invented in New Zealand — specifically to navigate the shallow, braided rivers of the South Island that were inaccessible to conventional propeller-driven boats. The Rakaia River, with its wide shingle beds, narrow channels, and dramatic gorge section, is exactly the kind of river the jet boat was made for. Discovery Jet runs New Zealand's only jet boat operation through the Rakaia Gorge, offering a 35-minute experience that covers 15 kilometres of river in conditions that swing between exhilarating and genuinely spectacular.
