Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
biking. Ask for a map of Mt Hutt Bike Park (near the bottom of Mt Hutt Skifield Access
Rd) which has 26 tracks ranging from kid-friendly to extreme.
Sleeping
Some accommodation is closed in summer, but the following are open year-round. During
the ski season, it pays to book well ahead, especially for budget accommodation. We've
listed summer prices; expect them to rise in winter.
Alpenhorn Chalet
( 03-302 8779;
www.alpenhorn.co.nz
;
44 Allen St; dm $30, d $65-85; )
This small, inviting home
has a conservatory housing an indoor garden and a spa pool. A log fire, free internet and
complimentary espresso coffee seal the deal. Bedrooms are spacious and brightly col-
oured, with lots of warm, natural wood. Some of the doubles have en-suite bathrooms.
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Redwood Lodge
( 03-302 8964;
www.redwoodlodge.co.nz
;
3 Wayne Pl; s $50-60, d $90; )
Despite being a BBH
member there are no dorms at this charming family-friendly hostel. En-suite doubles have
their own TVs, and there's a large shared lounge and kitchen. Bigger rooms can be recon-
figured to accommodate families.
Big Tree Lodge
( 03-302 9575;
www.bigtreelodge.co.nz
;
25 South Belt; dm $35-40, r $75, apt $120-160; )
Once a vicar-
age, this relaxed hostel has bunk-free dorms and wood-trimmed bathrooms. Tucked just
behind is Little Tree Studio, a self-contained unit sleeping up to four people.
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Snow Denn Lodge
( 03-302 8999;
www.methvenaccommodation.co.nz
;
cnr McMillan & Bank Sts; dm $25, d with/without bathroom
$80/70; )
Spread over two identical large wooden buildings, this modern YHA-associ-
ated lodge has appealing dining and living areas, including large kitchens. Prices include
breakfast and equipment hire (bikes, golf clubs, fishing gear etc). A bit more attention to
scrubbing the bathrooms would lift it up the list.
Whitestone Cottages
( 021 179 0257;
www.whitestonecottages.co.nz
; 3016 Methven Hwy; house $210-350)
For those mid-holi-
day moments when you just want to spread out, cook a meal, do your laundry and have
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