Things to Do in Methven
Year-round adventures in New Zealand's alpine village — from world-class skiing to jet boating and thermal pools.
Winter in Methven
June to October — ski season brings Mt Hutt, ice skating, and après-ski atmosphere to Methven.
Mt Hutt Ski Area
New Zealand's best ski resort — ten years running and still the benchmark.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Solar-powered thermal pools with a swim-up bar, kids' caves, and private spa suites.
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
A volcanic canyon, a turquoise river, an abandoned coal mine, and one of Canterbury's great half-day walks.
Discovery Jet
Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge — 360° spins, sheer canyon walls, and 80km/h on a braided river.
Lake Coleridge
A remote high country lake with trout fishing, jet boating, horse trekking, and silence.
Methven Walkway & Enchanted Forest
An 11km town walkway along the RDR canal — with a fairy-door forest that locals built themselves.
DIRT Bandits Off-Road Experiences
High-speed off-road driving in purpose-built machines through the Canterbury high country.
Hot Air Ballooning over the Canterbury Plains
Sunrise above the Canterbury Plains — 300km panorama from the Pacific to the Southern Alps.
Staveley Ice & Curling Rink
New Zealand's only refrigerated natural-style ice rink — curling and skating in a bush setting since 1951.
NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter
Climb into a combine harvester, visit a live beehive, and discover how Mt Hutt's ski field was built.
Cinema Paradiso Methven
A proper big-screen cinema in a small town — with an ice cream parlour attached.
Methven Golf Club
An 18-hole Canterbury country course with Mt Hutt for a backdrop and no pretension whatsoever.
Summer in Methven
November to April — long days, stunning scenery, and adventure around every corner.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Solar-powered thermal pools with a swim-up bar, kids' caves, and private spa suites.
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
A volcanic canyon, a turquoise river, an abandoned coal mine, and one of Canterbury's great half-day walks.
Discovery Jet
Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge — 360° spins, sheer canyon walls, and 80km/h on a braided river.
Lake Coleridge
A remote high country lake with trout fishing, jet boating, horse trekking, and silence.
Methven Walkway & Enchanted Forest
An 11km town walkway along the RDR canal — with a fairy-door forest that locals built themselves.
DIRT Bandits Off-Road Experiences
High-speed off-road driving in purpose-built machines through the Canterbury high country.
Hot Air Ballooning over the Canterbury Plains
Sunrise above the Canterbury Plains — 300km panorama from the Pacific to the Southern Alps.
NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter
Climb into a combine harvester, visit a live beehive, and discover how Mt Hutt's ski field was built.
Cinema Paradiso Methven
A proper big-screen cinema in a small town — with an ice cream parlour attached.
Methven Golf Club
An 18-hole Canterbury country course with Mt Hutt for a backdrop and no pretension whatsoever.
Year-round
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Solar-powered thermal pools with a swim-up bar, kids' caves, and private spa suites.
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
A volcanic canyon, a turquoise river, an abandoned coal mine, and one of Canterbury's great half-day walks.
Discovery Jet
Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge — 360° spins, sheer canyon walls, and 80km/h on a braided river.
Lake Coleridge
A remote high country lake with trout fishing, jet boating, horse trekking, and silence.
Methven Walkway & Enchanted Forest
An 11km town walkway along the RDR canal — with a fairy-door forest that locals built themselves.
DIRT Bandits Off-Road Experiences
High-speed off-road driving in purpose-built machines through the Canterbury high country.
Hot Air Ballooning over the Canterbury Plains
Sunrise above the Canterbury Plains — 300km panorama from the Pacific to the Southern Alps.
NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter
Climb into a combine harvester, visit a live beehive, and discover how Mt Hutt's ski field was built.
Cinema Paradiso Methven
A proper big-screen cinema in a small town — with an ice cream parlour attached.
Methven Golf Club
An 18-hole Canterbury country course with Mt Hutt for a backdrop and no pretension whatsoever.
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