Clare's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great atmosphere and terrific skiing in winter and, hiking in summer. Be sure to check the conditions on the Mt Hutt website prior to heading up the mountain. During the winter months you will need chains. There is a regular shuttle bus daily from July to September.
Mount Hutt Skifield Road
Mount Hutt Skifield RoadGreat atmosphere and terrific skiing in winter and, hiking in summer. Be sure to check the conditions on the Mt Hutt website prior to heading up the mountain. During the winter months you will need chains. There is a regular shuttle bus daily from July to September.
Luxurious and relaxing. Opuke hot pools has a selection of 3 solar powered Thermal Pools including private spas and a swim up bar. Opuke also offer a fantastic range of massage and spa treatments. Make sure you book ahead of time.
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Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
35 Mount Hutt Station RdLuxurious and relaxing. Opuke hot pools has a selection of 3 solar powered Thermal Pools including private spas and a swim up bar. Opuke also offer a fantastic range of massage and spa treatments. Make sure you book ahead of time.
Beautiful photo spot and place to take in the mountains and glacial rivers. Nice views of Mt Hutt and the Rakaia Gorge waters. Be sure to check road conditions if there has been flooding or snow.
Rakaia Gorge
Beautiful photo spot and place to take in the mountains and glacial rivers. Nice views of Mt Hutt and the Rakaia Gorge waters. Be sure to check road conditions if there has been flooding or snow.
Stunning walk that follows the beautiful blue waters of Rakaia Gorge. The walk is a return walk so you can make it as long or short as you desire. The full track is 10.4kms and suggest to allow 3-4 hours to complete. Some parts can be muddy and slopey so make sure you wear appropriate shoes.
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Rakaia Gorge Walkway
609 Rakaia Gorge RdStunning walk that follows the beautiful blue waters of Rakaia Gorge. The walk is a return walk so you can make it as long or short as you desire. The full track is 10.4kms and suggest to allow 3-4 hours to complete. Some parts can be muddy and slopey so make sure you wear appropriate shoes.
The helpful team at Methven i-sight have useful informationof the local area and current offers for sightseeing /activities in the area.
Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
160 Main StThe helpful team at Methven i-sight have useful informationof the local area and current offers for sightseeing /activities in the area.
Phenomenal massage! We highly recommend 90 minute massage. The Salthouse has a range of other wellness appointments that are blissful. Checkout their website.
The Salt House
The MallPhenomenal massage! We highly recommend 90 minute massage. The Salthouse has a range of other wellness appointments that are blissful. Checkout their website.
Phenomenal yoga & pilates Studio with mountain views. Flow pools also offer massages, float tanks and various other wellness treatments. Blissful!
Flow Pool & Studio
131 Barkers RoadPhenomenal yoga & pilates Studio with mountain views. Flow pools also offer massages, float tanks and various other wellness treatments. Blissful!
Small wee cinema with a range of tasty snacks. Cinema Paradiso is also fully licensed for beverages.
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Cinema Paradiso Methven
112 Main StSmall wee cinema with a range of tasty snacks. Cinema Paradiso is also fully licensed for beverages.
Really reasonably priced and scenic golf club. Non members/casual players welcome. They usually have deals under $40 that sometimes include a coffee.
Methven Golf Club
Hobbs RoadReally reasonably priced and scenic golf club. Non members/casual players welcome. They usually have deals under $40 that sometimes include a coffee.
Big Al's have all your ski and outdoor activity needs. They also offer repairs and bike services.
Big Al's Methven
Big Al's have all your ski and outdoor activity needs. They also offer repairs and bike services.
Great little dog park with some jumps/ obstacles and mountain views. There's a wee picnic table and a water fountain for the dogs.
Methven Dog Park
Dolma StreetGreat little dog park with some jumps/ obstacles and mountain views. There's a wee picnic table and a water fountain for the dogs.
Food Scene
We think The Alpine Grind has the best coffee in town. They also have a tasty range of daily made sandwiches on in-house made bread (with vegan options), soups, great smoothies, breakfast bowls and pastry treats. Alpine grind has a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and, on sunny days, it's a great place to enjoy good food, coffee and to watch the Methven world go by.
The Alpine Grind
121 Main StreetWe think The Alpine Grind has the best coffee in town. They also have a tasty range of daily made sandwiches on in-house made bread (with vegan options), soups, great smoothies, breakfast bowls and pastry treats. Alpine grind has a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and, on sunny days, it's a great place to enjoy good food, coffee and to watch the Methven world go by.
The Dubliner is a lifely and friendly Irish pub in the heart of town. They have a great food and drink menu, a warm open fire and a friendly team to welcome you.
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The Dubliner
116 Main StThe Dubliner is a lifely and friendly Irish pub in the heart of town. They have a great food and drink menu, a warm open fire and a friendly team to welcome you.
Brilliant coffee, great food and you might cross paths with New Zealand icons! Be sure to try out their cheese rolls. The Topp Cafe is owned (and regularly visited) by Dame Lynda Topp, one of the iconic members of the folk singing and activist sister comedy duo. The Topp Cafe is a busy town hub and has a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. They are also dog lovers and have a lovely outdoor courtyard dining area if you are dining with dogs.
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Pioneers Cafe
45 Forest DrBrilliant coffee, great food and you might cross paths with New Zealand icons! Be sure to try out their cheese rolls. The Topp Cafe is owned (and regularly visited) by Dame Lynda Topp, one of the iconic members of the folk singing and activist sister comedy duo. The Topp Cafe is a busy town hub and has a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. They are also dog lovers and have a lovely outdoor courtyard dining area if you are dining with dogs.
Great atmosphere, food and beverages. Check out their website for live bands and events most weekends.
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Blue Pub Methven
1 Barkers RdGreat atmosphere, food and beverages. Check out their website for live bands and events most weekends.
Really great Thai restaurant and takeaway. Our favorites are tofu pad Thai and penang curry.
Thai Chilli Methven Restaurant & Asian Store
1-15 Forest DriveReally great Thai restaurant and takeaway. Our favorites are tofu pad Thai and penang curry.
Purple Dragon is a pocket size food truck that serves amazing takeaway Ramen, dumplings and other delicious Japanese delights. It's only open on a Friday evening and is located across from the Garage Gym/Topp Cafe.
PURPLE DRAGON
26 Forest DrivePurple Dragon is a pocket size food truck that serves amazing takeaway Ramen, dumplings and other delicious Japanese delights. It's only open on a Friday evening and is located across from the Garage Gym/Topp Cafe.
Can't go past Dom's pizza! It's our favorite go to takeaway in Methven. They also have a dine in option. Brilliant pizzas every time!
Dom's Pizza & Kebabs
Can't go past Dom's pizza! It's our favorite go to takeaway in Methven. They also have a dine in option. Brilliant pizzas every time!
The Green Parrot is a brilliant little gem. It'svery popular amongst Methven locals and has a vibrant atmosphere most nights.
Green Parrot Bar & Grill
36 Forest DrThe Green Parrot is a brilliant little gem. It'svery popular amongst Methven locals and has a vibrant atmosphere most nights.
Brilliant menu for eat in or takeaway. Great vegetarian options available. Our favorites are chicken Tikka Masala, Saag paneer and garlic cheese Naan.
Nawab Eatery
121 Methven HighwayBrilliant menu for eat in or takeaway. Great vegetarian options available. Our favorites are chicken Tikka Masala, Saag paneer and garlic cheese Naan.
The views! The food! The services! Terrace Downs is simply stunning. If you're a golfer, Terrace Downs is a brilliant course and is ranked in the top 5 courses in New Zealand. You don't need to be a member(or a golfer) to dine at Terrace Downs. For a luxurious & scenic venue, terrace Downs has a very reasonably priced menu. Our top picks is the beef burger 👌
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Terrace Downs Resort
623 Coleridge RdThe views! The food! The services! Terrace Downs is simply stunning. If you're a golfer, Terrace Downs is a brilliant course and is ranked in the top 5 courses in New Zealand. You don't need to be a member(or a golfer) to dine at Terrace Downs. For a luxurious & scenic venue, terrace Downs has a very reasonably priced menu. Our top picks is the beef burger 👌
For a little town, we are lucky to have a very well stocked grocery store with a friendly team. 4square is open from 7am til 8pm most days (excluding public holidays)
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Four Square Supermarket Methven
37 McMillan StFor a little town, we are lucky to have a very well stocked grocery store with a friendly team. 4square is open from 7am til 8pm most days (excluding public holidays)
Great little grocery store with a good range of craft beers
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SuperValue Methven
34 The MallGreat little grocery store with a good range of craft beers
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Roads and weather warnings
Being an alpine village, we are so lucky to have wonderful snowy mountains and rivers at our door step. With this, Mid Canterbury can also get some unexpected turbulent weather systems. Please ensure you check the conditions prior to driving to Methven and its surrounds. Ashburton Council website regularly updates their website for road closures, weather warnings and water conditions. In the event of flooding, Ashburton Council sometimes issues a 'boil water notice'. We will alert you if this situation occurs and, we will supply you with bottled water if there is a boil water notice in place.
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Expect locals to wave hello
Methven is a very friendly and welcoming country town. Be prepared to wave at locals and say the occasional hello.
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Pack for the seasons
Methven has a diverse climate which changes drastically from season to season. If you are here in the Autumn/winter months, make sure you pack layers, a good quality coat or two and warm socks. For some outdoor activities it's better to dress as if you're heading to the ski fields. Summer months are lovely and warm and can hit temperatures in the 30° area. But, there has been the random cold snap (snow on a Christmas summer day) so be prepared for all season and, check the conditions before traveling.
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The Methven Walkway & Fairy walkway
The Methven walkway can be up to 11kms long (if you want it to) and is packed with scenery. Our favourite walk passes by Opuke hot pools, turns left onto the fairy walkway and cuts through the forest towards the base of the southern alps. From their you can follow the water inlet and signs back into Methven town. From The Studio this loop is around 6kms. Ask us or Methven i-sight visitor centre for more info. This walk is dog friendly (lead recommended).