Things to do in Central Canterbury
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Terrace Downs
Terrace Downs, 30km from Methven near Windwhistle, is a ‘high-country resort’ with a world-class 18-hole golf course. Take your pick from three restaurants of increasing sophistication, or escape the rigours of life on the road in Terrace Downs’ recently opened spa (open 10am to 6pm Wednesday to Sunday).
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Blue Pub
Drink at the bar crafted from a huge slab of native timber, or tuck into surprisingly sophisticated meals like parmesan-crusted blue cod in the quieter restaurant. Challenge the locals to a game of pool or watch rugby on the big screen (most Friday and Saturday nights from March to June).
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Café Primo e Secundo
A treasure trove of retro Kiwiana; the coolest part is that everything is for sale. Sandwiched in and around the souvenir teaspoons and Buzzy Bee bookends are tasty cakes, panini, and legendary bacon and egg sandwiches. You’ll also unearth Methven’s best coffee.
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Popular après-ski rendezvous point where the day’s downhill escapades are recounted over good cocktails and innovative mains like grilled yellow-fin tuna or crusted Canterbury lamb backstrap. The excellent wine list features the best of the South Island.
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Cafe 131
A warm space with polished timber and leadlight windows. Serves up all-day breakfasts, good-value platters, and soup, pasta, and sandwiches. Beer and wine takes over later in the day. There’s also paid wi-fi.
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Arabica
Coolly cosmopolitan cafe with an all-day menu featuring brekkie items like corned beef hash with salmon cakes. Beer and wine goes well with the dinner menu available on Friday nights.
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Arthur’s Pass Store
The Arthur’s Pass Store sells sandwiches, pies and good breakfasts. Limited groceries and petrol are very expensive; fill up in Christchurch or Greymouth.
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Wobbly Kea
This is a friendly cafe-bar serving steaks, pasta and pizza. Takeaway pizza ($26) is also available. Breakfast at the Wobbly Kea ($13 to $19) is also a local tradition.
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Big Al’s Snow Sports
For mountain bikes, and ski rental and advice, see Big Al’s Snow Sports.
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Deli(cious)
Spanish meatballs and chorizo offer an alternative to another hostel kitchen creation.
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Methven Heliskiing
Offers trips including guide service, safety equipment and lunch.
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