Intro

Nestled below the majestic Southern Alps, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains, the rural town of Methven offers a true slice of Kiwi hospitality. Methven is a great base for snow sport enthusiasts who have come to conquer the slopes of nearby Mt Hutt.

Methven, Canterbury. Photo Credits: Julian Apse

DRIVING DISTANCES: METHVEN TO: Mt Hutt 26 kms, 35 mins Ashburton 35 km, 30 mins Christchurch 94 kms, 1hr 15 mins Wanaka 358 kms, 4hrs Queenstown 413 kms, 4hrs 50 mins Lake Tekapo 157 km, 2 hrs Dunedin 301 km, 3 hrs 43 mins Ohau 244 km, 2 hrs 55 mins