Methven/Mt Hutt

Hit the world class ski and snowboard slopes of Methven Mt Hutt, or experience the area's other attractions - hot air ballooning, jet boating, fly fishing and much more.

Established in 1869 and named after Robert Patton’s home town in Perthshire, Scotland, Methven Mt Hutt Village is a rural service town situated one hour from Christchurch, just off the Inland Scenic Route 72 at the foot of Mt Hutt.

Each year thousands of visitors from around the world base themselves at Methven Mt Hutt Village, at the heart of seven ski areas and over 1000 square kilometers of the best heli-skiing terrain in New Zealand.

The village is also a popular summer resort for overseas visitors and New Zealand residents alike, the region’s mountains and back country lakes offer adventurous outdoor activities.

Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences including: fabulous subalpine and scenic walkways, six challenging country golf courses and one of New Zealand’s best international golf resorts, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps, experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or a wild river raft on the Rangitata River,  dare yourself and enjoy the extreme views and adrenlin charge of a tandem skydive, a 4WD journey through some of Canterbury’s most unique locations including Mt Sunday - a hill made famous by the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, horse trekking across some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes, and salmon or trout fishing in the high country lakes and braided rivers.

With over twenty eating establishments, visitors to Methven Mt Hutt Village can enjoy a wide variety of meals, from the classic kiwi takeaway or New Zealand country pub meal to delicious first-class fare.  Fresh vegetables, meat and poultry grown in our region are sure to satisfy even the most discerning diner.

Methven Mt Hutt Village has a wide range of accommodation for all budgets. Visitors can choose between friendly backpacker hostels and camping grounds to tranquil bed & breakfasts and farmstays. Families will enjoy the range of self-contained motels and holiday homes and the young at heat will enjoy the fantastic atmosphere and facilities in our ski lodges and resort hotels.

What To See And Do In Methven / Mt Hutt