Central Apartments Methven
Located at Number 7 Methven Chertsey Rd. our Central Apartments are the newest Luxury Apartments to be built in Methven / Mt. Hutt Village. Each of our six Apartments is fully and tastefully furnished to make your stay truly comfortable and enjoyable. Each features it’s own private deck with magnificent views of Mt. Hutt and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Central Apartments Methven are the closest Apartment style accommodation to nearly all of Methven’s Taverns, Bars, Restaurants, Cafe’s and Shopping Centres. Most facilities are within 100 metres.
Methven was named after Methven in Scotland and in the summertime assumes its role as a quiet, peaceful, farming village. Recreational activities at this time include Hot Air Ballooning, Jet Boating, Golf, Sky Diving, Fishing, and Hunting. Methven is within easy travelling distance of Christchurch City for those who enjoy a day out in the big city whilst living away from the bustle.
When the winter snows arrive to herald the Ski season, Methven really “comes alive” with Skiers and Snowboarders from all parts of the world enjoying their sport on Mt. Hutt and many of the other spectacular Canterbury Ski Fields like Porter Heights, Mt. Olympus, Cragieburn, Broken River, Mt. Potts, and Temple Basin.
Methven may look small on the map, but the skiing and snowboarding variety packed into the Canterbury region of New Zealand is unbelievable!
There are two commercial ski areas, three heliskiing operators, the NZ Helipark and five clubfields to choose from – and all within two hours drive from the ski resort town of Methven New Zealand.
Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt Ski Area is defined by its genuine Kiwi atmosphere. With one of the best mixes of mountain terrain in NZ, Mt Hutt is a must-do when visiting Methven and the Canterbury region. Views from one of the highest lift access points in the country are breathtaking.
The award winning Snowsports School and excellent facilities for learner skiers make Mt Hutt a popular choice for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Children aged six and under ski for free at Mt Hutt and a licensed Skiwiland Crèche and kids’ facilities are also available.
Twenty five percent of Mt Hutt’s terrain is dedicated to beginners, while 50 percent is accessible to intermediate skiers and riders and a further 25 percent suitable for advanced levels. Forty-two hectares are serviced by sophisticated snowmaking machinery.
Mt Hutt Ski Area, open early June to late October, is just over one hour’s drive from Christchurch and a 35-minute drive from Methven.