Activities, Methven

Helipark is heli-accessed free riding in 600Ha of incredible backcountry terrain. You pick your own lines, you decide how many runs. We do safety and lunch. It's another world first for NZ. Access Pass $325, additional runs only $75 each.

An activity mecca in Canterbury’s High Country, open to both in-house guests and casual visitors. Located just 20 minutes from Methven and the Mt Hutt Access Road, you can do as much as you want or as little as you want – the choice is entirely yours! The ever-changing landscape acts as the perfect playground for visitors of all ages and fitness levels and makes Terrace Downs a captivating year-round holiday destination for thrill-seekers and those who enjoy more genteel pursuits.

Among the activities on offer are:

18-hole Championship Golf Course (club and cart hire available)
Day Spa
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Archery
Discovery Jet Boat tours on the Rakaia River (look for the black boat!)
Horse Safaris
Hunting & Fishing
Tennis
Mountain Biking
Nature walks

Some activities are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions. Operating times can vary. Bookings are essential - please call and check for availability. For more information, please visit www.terracedowns.co.nz

Mt Hutt Helicopters is located 10kms from the Methven and Mt Hutt ski area. We offer helicopter adventures in the Southern Alps from exhilarating heli-skiing, to glacial scenic flights, mountain top heli-picnics and thrilling jet-boat combos. We are also the only operator to have a heli-pad at a commercial ski field in New Zealand allowing us to offer accessible and affordable heli-ski and scenic flight options