Methven Attractions


Methven is the place for all seasons!

Methven is a popular summer and winter resort in the South Island heartland and Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is the ideal place to stay to enjoy it all. Methven activities & attractions are based around the region’s stunning mountains, gorgeous high-country lakes, forests and rivers. Here are just some of the great things you can enjoy:

Skiing/snowboarding at world-renowned Mt Hutt
www.nzski.com or the club fields in Arthurs Pass

Get away from the crowds and treat yourself to some Heli-skiing/boarding www.methvenheli.co.nz

Hot Air Ballooning at “the finest ballooning location in New Zealand” with Aoraki Balloon Safaris www.nzballooning.co.nz

Play golf at the picturesque Methven Golf Club www.methvengolf.co.nz

Jet boat on the stunning braided Rakaia River wwwdiscoveryjet.co.nz

Experience White Water Rafting with Rangitata Rafts – an adrenaline adventure www.rafts.co.nz

Tandem skydiving at Pudding Hill www.skydivingnz.com

Hunting – personalised guiding for big game animals www.kimihiasafaris.co.nz

Journey into Lord of the Rings country for stunning scenery – in the Pinedale van or in your own car

Mountain biking trails

Hiking – Methven Walkway, Mt Hutt Forest, Mt Somers, Rakaia Gorge, Washpen Falls plus more

Ice Skating & Curling at the Staveley Ice Rink