Affordable, Quality Accommodation & Campground

Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground offer Methven (Mt Hutt) accommodation options close to the foothills of Mount Hutt, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. Mount Hutt Ski Area is one of New Zealand's most popular ski areas with its close proximity to Christchurch, over 680m (2240ft) of vertical and annual average snowfall of 4m (13ft).

Just one hour's comfortable drive from Christchurch International Airport, Abisko accommodation offers travellers a wide range of facilities to suit most budgets. A Google map is included on Our Location page for your convenience or you can print directions from this Google map.

Located a short 1 minute stroll from the Methven village centre with all its charm and specialist boutique shops, Abisko Lodge is the smart choice in “hassle free” motel and lodge style accommodation for your stay in Methven.

Choose from clean, warm, comfortable ensuite motel rooms in the lodge or one of our well appointed, self contained 2 or 3 bedroom apartments.

Camping is a breeze at Abisko Lodge with several powered and non-powered campground campsites suitable for tents and motor homes or the cosy cedar cabin. The newly established boutique campground offers people wanting to camp in Methven (Mt Hutt) a modern, clean and comfortable home-away-from-home.

 

Abisko Lodge can accommodate small conferences up to a maximum of 30 people. School, sporting and social groups can also be catered for.

Abisko is the ideal base for winter skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Mt Hutt skifield, while plenty of summer activities will also keep you busy. 

At the end of your day, join us and relax in the lounge area in front of the roaring log burner. You can choose a glass of New Zealand wine or an ice cold beer from the bar which has a range of local and imported wines and beers. The lounge area is the ideal place to unwind with friends and catch up on the day’s activities. A small library area, complete with magazines and daily newspapers, will keep you up-to-date with the world’s current affairs.

How you relax is up to you. For in-house lodge guests we have a small exchange library available and a quiet area to read. You may choose to watch the large plasma television or play one of the variety of board and card games available or you may prefer to indulge yourself by just relaxing and unwinding in the on-site Jacuzzi spa pool or sauna.

Staying in touch is a breeze with the high speed broadband internet café complete with Skype headphones and webcams. Have your own laptop? Not a problem as Abisko Lodge also has reliable high speed broadband Wi-Fi (wireless) and LAN cables, so there is no excuse for not sending your holiday snaps back home.

A separate lounge area for the campground will ensure all our guests have a nice place to relax. A second broadband internet café, with 24/7 access, complete with Skype headphones and webcams has been installed, so campground guests can also stay in touch. The heated lounge with television and library makes a comfortable place to relax-a-while. Reliable high speed broadband Wi-Fi (wireless) is available throughout the camping area, for those with laptops, iPhones or Blackberrys.

You are sure to enjoy your stay in Methven, Mt Hutt Village – the heart of an Amazing Space.

Contact Abisko Lodge now for more information on Methven, Mt Hutt motel style lodge and apartment accommodation or about camping in the campground – we are sure to have an option that will best suit you, or click here to make a booking.