Location & Directions

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is conveniently located at 11 Alford Street right in Methven Mt Hutt village close to restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarket, shopping, service stations and i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

From Christchurch

Follow the Main Highway (SH1) south from Christchurch towards Ashburton. At Rakaia, turn right at the Mobil petrol station, then follow the signs for Methven. From the main intersection in Methven (with the Brown Pub and the Blue Pub), head up Forest Drive towards the mountains. Alford Street is the second street on the right.
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Follow the West Coast Road (SH73) from Christchurch to Darfield and turn left along Inland Scenic Route 72. Then follow the signs for Methven. From the main intersection in Methven (with the Brown Pub and the Blue Pub), head up Forest Drive towards the mountains. Alford Street is the second street on the right.

From Queenstown/Wanaka

Follow SH8 to Fairlie, turning left to Geraldine to follow the Inland Scenic Route (SH 72) until turning right towards Methven along Pudding Hill Road. When you first arrive in Methven, you will be driving along Forest Drive, Alford Street is the third on the left,

Airport Transfers

Airport transfers from Christchurch Airport to Methven, departing 4 times daily, transfers from Cathedral Square in Christchurch to Methven, departing 2 times daily, through Methven Travel or Newmans Coachlines. To book a seat on the Pinedale van please contact us.

Travel Times

We are 10 minutes drive to the base of Mt Hutt, 1 hour to Christchurch Airport, 3.5 hours to Dunedin, 4 hours to Wanaka, 5 hours to Queenstown.