Andrew's Methven Guidebook
Drinks and Party
Places to have a great time when you want to get loud and jumping up and down
Bands, Beers and Food. Probably best for the younger, louder set.
12 locals recommend
Blue Pub Methven
1 Barkers RdBands, Beers and Food. Probably best for the younger, louder set.
Quieter Drinks and Meals
Places that are a bit quieter to relax and unwind as well as getting a good bite to eat.
The Brown Pub
137 Main StGreat food and a little quieter atmosphere. Love the timber furniture.
Cafes
Coffee & cake or lunch for the bunch
Great coffee and wonderfully friendly staff. If you get here often enough they will know your regular order.The salmon frittatas are amazing.You might even be lucky enough to spot a Dame of the Realm!
6 locals recommend
Pioneers Cafe
45 Forest DrGreat coffee and wonderfully friendly staff. If you get here often enough they will know your regular order.The salmon frittatas are amazing.You might even be lucky enough to spot a Dame of the Realm!
Sightseeing
If you didn’t drive this way stop to look at the gorge and fantastic colours of the water then Its really worth the trip. Every time I drive through I’m still amazed at the colours. From milky crushed rock to iridescent blues depend on weather and water conditions. Take care with the traffic and one lane bridge.
Rakaia River
If you didn’t drive this way stop to look at the gorge and fantastic colours of the water then Its really worth the trip. Every time I drive through I’m still amazed at the colours. From milky crushed rock to iridescent blues depend on weather and water conditions. Take care with the traffic and one lane bridge.
Maybe this one is stating the obvious. It’s worth the drive up the road in summer too for stunning views across the whole of the Canterbury Plains
32 locals recommend
Mt Hutt Ski Area
Maybe this one is stating the obvious. It’s worth the drive up the road in summer too for stunning views across the whole of the Canterbury Plains
Tempted to say it was even better than my rafting experiences in Austria. On second thoughts it was way better. Have a blast with the family or join a gang to head down the river with excellent raft guides and a whole lot of action. It’s about a 45 minute drive from your apartment.
9 locals recommend
Rangitata Rafts
53 Waikari RdTempted to say it was even better than my rafting experiences in Austria. On second thoughts it was way better. Have a blast with the family or join a gang to head down the river with excellent raft guides and a whole lot of action. It’s about a 45 minute drive from your apartment.
Due to Open in August 2021, we can’t wait for the spa and thermal pools to add an extra dimension to Methven. Check out their website. Opuke.nz
11 locals recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
35 Mount Hutt Station RdDue to Open in August 2021, we can’t wait for the spa and thermal pools to add an extra dimension to Methven. Check out their website. Opuke.nz
City advice
What to pack
Chilly of course
Bring your merino and puffer jacket, plus a hat and gloves too. Methven can be very chilly in winter but hey, what else would you expect for a ski town?