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Kakapo2 Says: Mt. Hutt - 2188 metres high - is a prime skiing location of the South Island, just a one and half hour’s drive from Christchurch, The skifields are at an elevation of 1550 metres. Perhaps surprisingly, its season normally is longer than at the skifields around New Zealand's...
Awa Awa Rata Reserve - my favourite Place
Kakapo2 Says: This is clearly my favourite place in the Methven region. If you want to listen to a bellbird concert or chat with fantails, breathe fresh air in a beautiful beech forest, scattered fuchsia trees, the ground on the slopes covered in ground ferns and mountain flax, this is...
Kakapo2 Says: This mountain – 1687 metres high – is very special as it is totally different to its neighbouring mountains. Whereas Mt. Hutt and Mt. Peel, for example, are composed of greywacke and therefore have fertile soils, Mt. Somers is composed of volcanic formations of andesite and...
The Blue Pub (again…): For fine Diners and hungry Wolves
Kakapo2 Says: First of all, you would not really expect fine dining at The Blue Pub – although you can get it there.First you think of big portions of pub food to fill your growling stomach after a day on the slopes or after a big walk in the forest. And you also get this.They have...
The Brown Pub: The place where you meet the locals
Kakapo2 Says: Just opposite the Blue Pub is the Brown Pub, also known as the Canterbury Hotel. Pop in and you feel like in the good old days. The Brown Pub is a true Kiwi country pub where you meet the locals.Having had a drink at the bar of the Blue Pub which seemed rather deserted on...
Café 131: Nice Cakes and All-Day Breakfast
Kakapo2 Says: This is really a nicely renovated place, opposite The Blue Pub, at the main square of the township. They offer home-baking, all-day breakfasts and lunch-style meals, and also takeaway meals, prices ranging from $ 5.50 for a raisin toast with butter and jam to $ 15.50 for a...
Cinema Paradiso: Watch a film after dinner
Kakapo2 Says: If you want a little change from hanging out at the pubs after a long day of hiking or skiing and dinner, why not watch a film at a truly unique cinema?The Cinema Paradiso is one of those places that have made it from yesteryear into modern times, with a lot of...
Ride Snow Shuttles and: The Ski Bus
Kakapo2 Says: This is transportation from Methven to the Mt. Hutt skifield in small 4x4 vans. I think it is the perfect way to get up to the skifield safely if you either have no 4x4 vehicle or not used to driving on tricky winding roads in wintery conditions.Daily departure at 8.10 am,...
Kakapo2 Says: This operator offers day and two-day skiing packages from Christchurch to Mt. Hutt.Day trip (rates 2007):Travel and lift pass $ 138Including ski or snowboard $ 169/176For group lessons add about $ 20Beginners $ 185/195Two-day packs from $ 325/335Contact:Phone (03) 388 2042,...
Supermarket, Bookshop and Pharmacy: Everything you Need
Kakapo2 Says: Methven has everything you need for a short stay, apart from shops where you can buy skis and )winter-) sports gear. The most important places for buying groceries are a SuperValue and a Four Square Supermarket (Mc Millan Street). They are just across the street from each...
pepples46 Says: they also running free in this area, running off when approached also. often crossing the roads, leaving a mess.....so be prepared for the 'beast' and the sledride, if you know what I mean.I supose it has its charm for cityslickers...after all, am I right!!??
pepples46 Says: flocks of sheep in perfect harmony with nature, often there is no other soul around and you ask, who is looking after them, I don't know the answer to that...nobody during the day. lately, whole flocks have been stolen of the paddock
Wasps - Pests of the Beech Forests
Kakapo2 Says: If you have a wasp allergy carry anti-histamines or whatever you need in case of a wasp-bite with you. Just for the case. You will walk through beechforest which is rich of honeydew. You recognise this easily because the trunks of the trees are black, covered in the mould...
Kakapo2 Says: I admit that I do not always watch my steps when I walk in the forest, as all the birds flying around and singing distract me a lot.I do not remember if I was distracted or not – but once on the Sharplin Falls Walk I slipped on a boardwalk which I consider a special danger...
Big Al’s Snow Sports – Just bring your Underwear…
Kakapo2 Says: This is the prime ski and snowboard rental shop in Methven, and they also do repairs and hire clothes and accessories. And, of course, they also sell all the stuff in the shop. Their slogan sounds very promising:“We hire almost everything, just bring your underwear and we...
Kakapo2 Says: This is a big sports shop where you can rent all skiing gear you need for having a great time at the Mt. Hutt skifield.It is located next to the transportation centre on Main Street.The shop was established in 1978 by Olympic skier Chris Womersley. It includes a workshop and...
Wash dirty clothes at the local laundry
Kakapo2 Says: -If you want to wash your dirty laundry in public - go to Methven!No, really!As you will get your clothes dirty easily with all the activities available in Methven, it is very helpful that there is a coin-operated public laundry on Main Street (The Mall). It is even open...
Some more Links for Activities
Kakapo2 Says: -Skydiving at the Pudding Hill Airfield: www.skydiving.nz, phone (03) 302 9143Rakaia Gorge Alpine Jet (jetboating): www.rivertours.co.nz, phone (03) 318 6574, freephone (0800) JETBOATRakaia Gorge Scenic Jet (jetboating): www.rakaiagorgescenicjet.co.nz, phone (03) 318 6515,...
Information about Methven and Mt. Hutt
Kakapo2 Says: -This website:http://www.amazingspace.co.nz/amazing/index.cfmis a very good travellers website, with plenty of information about accommodation, activities etc.The Visitor Information Centre (i-site) is located on Main Street.Contact details are:Phone (03) 302...
My special friends (1): Fantails
Kakapo2 Says: I have often mentioned them as they are such enchanting birds, making you believe that they fly around you because they find you so nice and not the insects that fly around you. And I must say, they do not only enjoy the food that you make swirl up when walking around. I am...
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and preparing the land for the next crob., late summer around Methven,. I would have liked to see the horses in action, but technology has taken over these days...
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A prime Ski and Hiking Destination
A guy named Robert Patton settled at the place which is now called Methven in 1869. He bought 500 acres of land at the junction of the West Coast Road and the Waimarama Road. He named his farm...
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a rural area, down to earth people, the gateway to the skifields of Mount Hutt. playground for Christchurch Cityslickers, around 95km or 1 1/2hour drive through the greenery. Mount Hutt is arguably......
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