Located 95kms southeast of Christchurch, Methven and the Mt Hutt skifield is a one hour drive from Christchurch.
Methven is a perfect summer and winter holiday destination. You can relax and unwind on an excellent country golf course, fish for salmon and trout in nearby rivers and lakes or walk one of the many bush walks within the area.

If excitement is what you are after, there is skiing, jet boating, hot air ballooning or mountain bike riding. Methven has a great range of accommodation, restaurants and cafes.

Methven is served by InterCity & Newmans Coachlines and other smaller coach & shuttle services operating out of Christchurch.