YHA Methven, Mt Hutt Village Flashpackers

YHA Methven, Mt Hutt Village Flashpackers is situated in the town centre of Methven, the nearest town to Mt Hutt, one of New Zealand’s premier ski fields.  The YHA Methven hostel provides guests with clean, modern and affordable bed and breakfast style backpacker lodge accommodation less than two hours from Christchurch. YHA Methven, Mt Hutt Village Flashpackers acts as a ski lodge in winter and an adventure base for the rest of the year.

YHA Methven, Mt Hutt Village Flashpackers has a range of backpacker accommodation options to suit the budget and requirements of most visitors to the South Canterbury region.  Extensive on-site hostel facilities include a modern kitchen, dining and shared living areas. This Methven backpacker lodge provides a free continental breakfast every morning and free tea and coffee all day.

Relax in the spa pool or meet other friendly backpackers in the living area. During Methven’s cooler months the roaring fireplace creates a cosy ambience where you can curl up with a book or watch Sky TV. DVDs, CDs, videos, books, board games and Internet access are available for all guests staying in this Methven hostel, as well as a drying room and laundry area.

Visitors staying in the lodge are walking distance from Methven’s many cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and other recreational facilities (making the most of our free sports equipment hire.) Our friendly hostel staff are more than happy to assist with any additional information on travel or other backpacker hostel accommodation around New Zealand. With Mt Hutt ski field only a short drive away and another six ski and snowboard fields also close by, it is easy to see why this Methven backpacker hostel is a great place to base yourself for the New Zealand snow season.

"YHA Methven: Newish, purpose-built hostel that's the best of the town's budget accommodation, with spacious lounges, well-equipped kitchens, a mezzanine lounge, great views, free bikes, gear storage and a hot tub." - The Rough Guide to New Zealand

Special features at YHA Methven that backpackers love:

• Nearest affordable backpacker accommodation to some of the South Island’s best ski fields, including the world-class Mt Hutt ski area.
• Free equipment hire for guests includes bicycles, golf clubs and balls, fishing tackle, tennis, badminton and squash racquets, rugby, soccer and basketballs, cricket gear and skateboards!
• Spa pool, open fire and drying room to keep warm after a day’s skiing on Mt Hutt ski field.
• Free continental breakfast with eggs and tea/coffee all day.
• Free internet.

About Methven

Located an easy one hour drive south of Christchurch, Methven is a popular year round South Island holiday destination for visitors who enjoy ‘the great outdoors’ in this slice of paradise. However during the New Zealand winter ski season the population expands dramatically due to the Methven’s close proximity to nearby world class ski areas of Mt Hutt, Broken River, Temple Basin, Craigieburn, Mt Olympus, Mt Cheeseman and Mount Potts. Mt Hutt, just 45 minutes from Methven, is arguably the best ski field in New Zealand with its light dry powder, long season and reliable snow coverage.
 
But you don’t need to wait until winter to visit Methven. Fast becoming a mecca for outdoor and adventure lovers, Methven village boasts a plethora of top class activities aside from skiing and snowboarding: jet boating, horse riding, golfing, fishing, tramping, bungy jumping, Lord of the Rings tours, white water rafting, scenic helicopter flights, orienteering and ballooning are just a few of the many activities you can try while staying at the Methven hostel.

With Methven’s reputation as New Zealand’s finest ballooning location, nothing beats starting your morning with spectacular panoramic views of Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains while enjoying a champagne breakfast in your hot air balloon! If you love the outdoors then Methven will become your slice of paradise and you can be sure there is something to suit the entire family.

Stay with us in Methven and you’ll remember us for what we are…the very best of heartland Canterbury.

Top activities to do while backpacking in Methven

• Ski or snowboard some of the best ski fields in New Zealand: the world-class Mt Hutt ski area is only 45 minutes drive away and Broken River, Temple Basin, Craigieburn, Mt Olympus, Mt Cheeseman and Mount Potts are near by too.
• Methven is the finest place in New Zealand to experience the tranquillity of hot air ballooning, with the freedom to fly to higher altitudes for breathtaking views, including to Aoraki Mount Cook on clear days.
• Fly fish for trout from October till March or try salmon fishing in February and March.
• Have a summer adventure in Methven too: go horse trekking, white water rafting, mountain biking, bungy jumping, golfing, sky diving or jet boating.
• Visit Methven in August to experience the Export Gold Methven Big Air & Jim Beam Freestyle MotoX when a huge ramp is set up in the middle of Methven with awesome tricks by top skiers and snowboarders from around New Zealand.

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