Introducing Methven
Methven is busiest in winter, when it fills up with snow-sports fans heading to nearby Mt Hutt. If the hustle and bustle of travelling in NZ during the peak summer season is getting you down, Methven town is a laid-back option with quieter (and usually cheaper) accommodation than elsewhere in the country, and a ‘what shall I do today?’ range of warm-weather activities including ballooning, tramping, fishing and skydiving.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: South Island Travel route 1 month in August
by tch7 10 February 2011
There are only the 2 ski hills right close to Queenstown - Coronet & the Remarkables. One week would be ample to cover those two hills.…
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RE: New Zealand South Island Trip Planning Help
by ianw6705 28 October 2010
I think the helicopter (from any of the three places you mention) will be pretty magical, however (a) Mt Cook from the ground is wonderful…
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Re: South Island
by BJC 22 June 2010
A few thoughts: - I think the Tranzalpine at this time of year is fabulous, and it is great that you are doing it in winter (I actually…
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