What to do and see in Methven, South Island: The Best Things to do

Heliskiing in New Zealand changed in 1986. Methven Heliski opened up untapped heli ski and heliboarding terrain in the Southern Alps, near Christchurch - and raised the bar of professionalism and safety for the NZ heliski industry.

The ultimate way to keep you on the ski slopes, after a hard day's skiing on Mt Hutt why not have a massage to get you back on the slopes the next day. Hot Stone Massage, Sports and Relaxation massage and dry needles. All by qualified and experienced therapists. Book online through the web site.

We are a locally owned and run ski guiding and transport company that take you to New Zealand's best kept skiing secret - The Canterbury Club Fields. A must visit for all enthusiastic skiers & snowboarders on their Kiwi Winter adventure.

Snowman Shuttles provides daily return shuttle bus transport from Methven to Mt Hutt and in the Weekends also provides transport to Porters Ski Area.

Dirt Bandits is a unique UTV motorsport activities operator based in Methven, Canterbury New Zealand. Based just 60 minutes from Christchurch, Dirt Bandits provides hot lap experiences; driver skills development and corporate entertainment activities on a purpose built UTV Circuit located on the banks of the Rakaia River.

During winter we cater for snowsports providing an extensive range of gear for all abilities. Summer we hit the liquid dealing in waterskis, wakeboards, tubes and accessories, as well as hiking gear.Starting out in 2002 as Jace's Ski Hutt bringing quality and service to snow industry. IT GREW! In 2013 it joined forces with Alpine Sports Methven Mt Hutt to offer all year round products and service!

Methven locals, we provide daily shuttle service to Mt Hutt during winter, departing from Methven I-SITE and select Methven Accommodation. A Christchurch to Mt Hutt daily service during winter is also available for those not staying in town that are wanting to ski. Methven Travel also offer a series of Airport transfers to and from Methven Accommodation.

AORAKI A MAORI WORD MEANING 'CLOUD PIERCER' The 'Magical' Sky Experience Methven - 'New Zealand's Finest Ballooning Location' Commencing at sunrise, allow up to 4 hours (about 1 hour is actual flight time), concluding with a buffet champagne style breakfast as a picnic in the farmers fields where the balloon lands. Offers pristine views of Mt Cook and National Park.