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Your Methven Mt Hutt Backpackers



Ashburton District Tourism awards - backpacker category winner


Pinedale Lodge


If you are looking for quality budget Methven accommodation with more style, then Pinedale Backpacker Lodge Mt Hutt is the place to stay. Our classic kiwi country villa offers large living spaces with plenty of room to unwind and share your adventures around the Methven area with others from around the world. The Pinedale van is available for Pinedale guests for mountain transport, airport transfers and group bookings. It is available depending on demand.

Excellent accommodation
& facilities

There is a comfortable open plan dining area (with log burner) and large communal lounge with pool table and love pit in front of an open double fireplace. It has a ski tuning room and storage for mountain bikes. The kitchen is well equipped including 2 ovens and 2 fridge/freezers. There is hi-speed internet access & wireless, a library, DVD player, video player and library, and table soccer.

Close to everything

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is only 10 minutes drive from the base of Mount Hutt Ski Area. Within 5 minutes walk of Pinedale are several legendary pubs and an art house movie theatre. The Visitor Centre is nearby as are supermarkets, a book shop, galleries, ski and snowboard shops and a gym. There are plenty of places to eat, including takeaways, pub meals, cafes and restaurants.

Amazing attractions

Nearby activities include skiing, hot air ballooning, jet boating, Lord of the Rings tours, tandem skydiving, hiking, golf, rafting, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and horse-riding.

Easily accessible

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is an easy 1 hour drive from Christchurch International Airport along the travelling route between Christchurch, Mt Cook and Queenstown. In winter local shuttle buses will pick you up from Pinedale and take you up Mount Hutt. Or contact us to book a seat in the Pinedale van.

Mt Sunday, a Lord of the Rings filming location

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