Discover Mount Hutt Village, Methven ... a warm and welcoming
place at the heart of New Zealand's South Island.
Only one hour's drive from Christchurch, Methven nestles amongst
the rich farmland of the Canterbury Plains ... the rugged Southern
Alps majestically rise up from the patchwork of these plains and
set the scene for your holiday.
You will find a genuine friendliness about Methven. It is reflected
in every style of accommodation ... from luxury lodges, resorts
hotels, motels, self-contained houses and farmstays to backpacker
lodges and camping grounds ... and in every dining experience.
We will tantalise your tastebuds with award winning New Zealand
wines and good unique to our region.
Methven has unlimited holiday opportunities ... our mountains
and back country lakes offer adventurous outdoor activities and
the perfect backdrop for relaxing and unwinding away from the
stress of the city. Mount Hutt has arguable the best ski area
skiing and boarding in the country and world class heliskiing
up in the vast mountain ranges behind. Try hot air ballooning,
horse riding, jet boating, abseiling, harness racing, bush walking
and sky diving ... fish and play golf or simply let us pamper
you with peace, quiet and true hospitality.
Let us also share our secrets ... why our district is the most
diverse and profitable farming area in New Zealand ... why our
area is the grain and seed producing capital of New Zealand. You
can stay in a homestead of a large cropping, dairying, sheep cattle
or deer farm and see first hand, our pioneers ingenuity in unique
irrigation systems which carry melted snow across the plains to
nurture stock and crops.
Your reason for visiting the Mount Hutt Region, may be a corporate
getaway, conference or team building exercise or simply to enjoy
the peace and quiet ... ours is place where one is superbly cared
for, while becoming focused, recharged and energised without distraction.
So come and stay with us ...
