Rachael's Guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant and service
8 locals recommend
Ski Time Methven Restaurant, Accommodation & Conferences
43 Racecourse AveGreat restaurant and service
Green Parrot Bar & Grill
36 Forest DrGreat outdoor space and cozy restaurant great food
Primo E Secundo
38 McMillan StEclectic cafe in the heart of town
Great for on the run lunch options and your grocery needs
10 locals recommend
Four Square Supermarket Methven
37 McMillan StGreat for on the run lunch options and your grocery needs
The Alpine Grind
Nice cafe specialising in whole foods
Molecule
Main Street cafe - nice food and coffees
Pioneers Cafe
45 Forest DrNow called Topp Country Cafe great food and coffees
The Brown Pub
137 Main StRestaurant and bar - good food and drinks.
Great food and drinks - fun Saturday night live music and dancing
12 locals recommend
Blue Pub Methven
1 Barkers RdGreat food and drinks - fun Saturday night live music and dancing
The Dubliner
116 Main StGreat food and nice atmosphere
Takeaways - plenty of choice and decent food. Try a real meal they are pretty good
Village Takeaways Methven
Takeaways - plenty of choice and decent food. Try a real meal they are pretty good
Dom's
Pizza, kebabs, chicken and chips yummy
Our local Thai restaurant eat of the menu or try the buffet. Takeaways available
Thai Chilli Methven Restaurant & Asian Store
Our local Thai restaurant eat of the menu or try the buffet. Takeaways available
Nawab Eatery
Indian cuisine - Dine in or takeaway
Station Coffee
Great coffee - caravan on Main Street
PURPLE DRAGON
Great pop up ramen and dumplings
Aqua Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways
112 Main StRecently reopened and very tasty!!
Azteca Tacos
Great burritos and tacos
Relaxation
Fantastic hot pool setup powered by the Sun sourced from the river this is a must when you come to Methven. Adults only section includes robes and a swim up bar luxury at its finest.
11 locals recommend
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
35 Mount Hutt Station RdFantastic hot pool setup powered by the Sun sourced from the river this is a must when you come to Methven. Adults only section includes robes and a swim up bar luxury at its finest.
The Salt House
Contact Sheree for a relaxing sit in the salt room or a fantastic massage.
This is an awesome asset to Methven. Book a session in the float pod or a fantastic pilates or yoga session. Let me know if you would like to book and I’ll get you in touch with Melanie or Anna
Flow Pool & Studio
This is an awesome asset to Methven. Book a session in the float pod or a fantastic pilates or yoga session. Let me know if you would like to book and I’ll get you in touch with Melanie or Anna
Adventure
Adventure Balloons NZ
Book an magical balloon flight over Methven and the surrounds.
Come see Pete for this adventure packed ride - he loves getting people wet!!
DIRT BANDITS UTV Experiences
Come see Pete for this adventure packed ride - he loves getting people wet!!
Mt Hutt voted best NZ’s best Ski Resort what more can I say…something for everyone caters to all abilities
32 locals recommend
Mt Hutt Ski Area
Mt Hutt voted best NZ’s best Ski Resort what more can I say…something for everyone caters to all abilities
If you want a bit more adventure then join the heliskiing crew for an epic experience.
Methven Heliskiing
Main StreetIf you want a bit more adventure then join the heliskiing crew for an epic experience.
Mt Hutt Bike Park
Cross country and downhill riding trails for all abilities
Sightseeing
Fantastic local walk where you may see a fairy or an elf.
Can be biked or walked
Methven walkway - Enchanted forest
Fantastic local walk where you may see a fairy or an elf.
Can be biked or walked
Awa Awa Reserve
Fantastic walks heaps of options for all abilities
Has all the info you need also has The Encounter Grain and Snow Centre which is awesome info for young and old.
Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
160 Main StHas all the info you need also has The Encounter Grain and Snow Centre which is awesome info for young and old.
Services
Methven Travel
Transfers from Christchurch airport to Methven check there website for availability