Pinedale Lodge : Hostel (Accommodation)

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Overview

If you are looking for quality budget Methven accommodation with more style, then Pinedale Backpacker Lodge Mt Hutt is the place to stay. Our classic kiwi country villa offers large living spaces with plenty of room to unwind and share your adventures around the Methven area with others from around the world.

There is a comfortable open plan dining area (with log burner) and large communal lounge with pool table and ‘love pit’ in front of an open double fireplace. It has a ski tuning room and storage for mountain bikes. The kitchen is well equipped including 2 ovens and 2 fridge/freezers. There is hi-speed internet access & wireless, a library, DVD player, video player and library, and table soccer.

Pinedale Lodge is only 10 minutes drive from the base of Mount Hutt Ski Area.

Within walking distance of Pinedale are several legendary pubs and an art house movie theatre. The Visitor Centre is nearby as are supermarkets, a book shop, galleries, ski and snowboard shops and a gym. There are plenty of places to eat, including takeaways, pub meals, cafes and restaurants.

Nearby activities include skiing, hot air ballooning, jet boating, Lord of the Rings tours, tandem skydiving, hiking, golf, rafting, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and horse-riding.

Pinedale Lodge is an easy 1 hour drive from Christchurch International Airport along the travelling route between Christchurch, Mt Cook and Queenstown. In winter local shuttle buses will pick you up from Pinedale and take you up Mount Hutt.

Facilities

Pinedale Lodge
11 Alford Street,
Methven
Methven, South Island
New Zealand 7730

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Location / Directions

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is conveniently located at 11 Alford Street right in Methven Mt Hutt village close to restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarket, shopping, service stations and i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

From Christchurch follow the Main Highway (SH1) south from Christchurch towards Ashburton. At Rakaia, turn right at the Mobil petrol station, then follow the signs for Methven. From the main intersection in Methven (with the Brown Pub and the Blue Pub), head up Forest Drive towards the mountains. Alford Street is the second street on the right.
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Follow the West Coast Road (SH73) from Christchurch to Darfield and turn left along Inland Scenic Route 72. Then follow the signs for Methven. From the main intersection in Methven (with the Brown Pub and the Blue Pub), head up Forest Drive towards the mountains. Alford Street is the second street on the right.

From Queenstown/Wanaka - follow SH8 to Fairlie, turning left to Geraldine to follow the Inland Scenic Route (SH 72) until turning right towards Methven along Pudding Hill Road. When you first arrive in Methven, you will be driving along Forest Drive, Alford Street is the third on the left,

Airport transfers from Christchurch Airport to Methven, departing 4 times daily, transfers from Cathedral Square in Christchurch to Methven, departing 2 times daily, through Methven Travel or Newmans Coachlines.
Travel Times

We are 10 minutes drive to the base of Mt Hutt, 1 hour to Christchurch Airport, 3.5 hours to Dunedin, 4 hours to Wanaka, 5 hours to Queenstown.