Each year thousands of visitors from around the world base themselves at Methven Mt Hutt Village, at the heart of seven ski areas and over 1000 square kilometres of the best heli-skiing terrain in New Zealand. Discover the jewel in the heart of the Southern Alps - Mt Hutt.

An hour's drive inland from Christchurch, the alpine resort of Methven lies nestled beneath the mighty Mt Hutt. Here you will find great apres-ski restaurants and pubs offering a cosy place to unwind. With over twenty eating establishments, visitors to Methven can enjoy a wide variety of meals, from the class Kiwi takeaway or New Zealand country pub meal to delicious first-class fare. Fresh vegetables, meat and poultry grown in the region are sure to satisfy even the most dicerning diner.

Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences, including fabulous sub-alpine and scenic walkways, six challenging country golf courses and one New Zealand's best international golf resorts.

Using Methven as a base you can give hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps a try. Experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or indulge in a wild river raft on the Rangitata River. You can even leap off Mt Hutt - New Zealand's only on-field bungy.