Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Medical Centre
(
03-302 8105; The Square, Main St;
8.30am-5.30pm)
Methven i-SITE
( 03-302 8955;
www.amazingspace.co.nz
; 160 Main St; 7.30am-6pm Jul-Sep, 9am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat & Sun Oct-Jun; )
The information centre is housed in the Heritage
Centre, which also includes a cafe, art gallery (free) and the hands-on
NZ Alpine & Agri-
culture Encounter
(adult/child $18/10).
Getting There & Around
Methven Travel
( 03-302 8106;
www.methventravel.co.nz
)
Runs shuttles between Methven and
Christchurch Airport ($42) three to four times a week, increasing to three times daily in
the ski season.
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Mt Somers
The small settlement of Mt Somers sits on the edge of the Southern Alps, beneath the
mountain of the same name. The biggest drawcard to the area is the
Mt Somers track
(30km),
a one- to two-day hike circling the mountain, linking the popular picnic spots of Sharplin
Falls and Woolshed Creek. Trail highlights include volcanic formations, Maori rock draw-
ings, deep river canyons and botanical diversity. The route is subject to sudden weather
changes, so precautions should be taken.
There are two DOC huts on the track: Pinnacles Hut and Woolshed Creek Hut (adult/
child $15/7.50). Hut tickets and information are available at the
Mt Somers General Store
(61
Pattons Rd;
8am-6pm)
.
Sleeping & Eating
Mt Somers Holiday Park
( 03-303 9719;
www.mountsomers.co.nz
;
Hoods Rd; sites $18-32, cabin with/without bathroom $80/55)
This
small, friendly and well-maintained park offers both powered and unpowered sites. En-
suite cabins are fully made up, but you'll need to bring your own linen (or hire it) for the
standard cabins.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
Stronechrubie
CHALETS, RESTAURANT
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