Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa is the latest wellness destination in Methven Canterbury, just an hour out of Christchurch. 

From an ancient volcanic gorge to the towering southern alps you will be in awe of the scenery and what is around every twist and turn on this magnificent tour.

Utilising our purpose-built UTV Circuit on the banks of the Rakaia River, a DIRT Bandits experience is raw, dirty and adrenalin-fuelled. 

Mt Hutt boasts wide-open terrain for all ski and snowboard ability levels plus kids seven years and under ski for free at Mt Hutt. 

While enjoying Methven in Mid Canterbury, take the opportunity to see our area from the skies. Heli Rural is a family operated company with a real passion for community.

The Methven Golf Club is situated below Mt Hutt with great views of the Southern Alps. The course is well maintained and plays well all year round. Beautiful gardens are position around the course adding colour to the views.

Newzengland Clay Shooting & Archery Services provide a range of outdoor activities for individuals, groups of friends, and corporate team building in Canterbury near Methven and Mt Hutt Ski Area.

Newzengland Clay Shooting & Archery Services provide a range of outdoor activities for individuals, groups of friends, and corporate team building in Canterbury near Methven and Mt Hutt Ski Area.

The Methven Walkway opened in 1979, is 11 kilometres long, and is intersected by various country roads so that it is possible to walk through various sections or to complete the walkway from beginning to end which will take from 3 to 3.5 hours.