Methven Travel Guide

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picturesque Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia River on the South Island of New Zealand
picturesque Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia River on the South Island of New Zealand
backpacker enjoying the stunning panorama of new zealand alps from the top of mount somers in canterbury
Lake Coleridge in Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

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Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is £61 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£61
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff but TV wasn't usable as channel signal kept breaking up and therefore was un-watchable.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Methven Resort
Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

4 out of 5
39 Racecourse Avenue Methven
The price is £57 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
£57
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski lodge in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)
Good service at reception after hours.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Ski Time Lodge
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street Methven
The price is £75 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
£75
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Friendly staff. Clean room & great location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Methven Motels & Apartments
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Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

2 out of 5
5259 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this chalet in Methven. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely stay with my young family. Very clean, very peaceful and had everything we needed

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets
Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.

Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.

Methven Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
We had a great stay. It’s a very nice place conveniently located near the Opuke hot pools. The host was very communicative and friendly. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Opuke Crash Pad, enjoy Resort Facilities, Opuke Hot Pools, Ski Field.
Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View

Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View

Methven Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Methven. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course ...
Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. Fabulous Methven Apartment with Great Mountain View
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Popular places to visit

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

You can take time to visit Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa during your travels to Methven. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

Methven Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Methven at Methven Golf Course. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.

Methven Golf Course

Things to do

Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

£145
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Christchurch Highlight Tour with Jet Boating - Rakaia Gorge

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating - Rakaia Gorge

£130
per adult
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: City Sights & Jet Boating - Rakaia Gorge
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