4WD Adventure - Journey into remote high country with its sparkling lakes, glistening rivers and fresh mountain air. Visit Mt Sunday, a peaceful mountain transformed into Edoras, for the Lord of the Rings. 

Ballooning - Methven is New Zealand’s finest ballooning location. Glide over the spectacular Canterbury Plains with views from snow capped mountains to the sea. 

Helicopter Flights - From fabulous scenic flights to mountain top picnics. Soar high above alpine lakes and rivers with stunning views. 

Horse Trekking - Trek over farmland and through tussock country with views across the Canterbury Plains. 

Ice Skating and Curling - Enjoy ice skating and curling surrounded by native beech forest at Staveley - a natural outdoor rink.

Jet Boating - Feel the thrill of jet boating on the Rakaia Gorge, a spectacular river gorge with fantastic mountain views.

Mountain Biking - Options for all, from scenic tracks to downhill forest runs. Adrenalin filled heli-biking across amazing high country terrain. 

Rafting - Hang on for a wild raft ride on the Rangitata, a premium white water rafting river. Starts gently but ends in spectacular Grade 5 excitement. 

Sky diving - Freefall at 200kpm! Extreme exhilaration, descending thousands of feet into breathtaking scenery. 

Please visit our bookings page if you would like assistance with making an activity booking in the Methven area. Our booking service is available to you at NO EXTRA COST.