Terrace Downs High Country Resort Methven

Last minute discount rates are available if booking before Tuesday, December 01, 2009. To book after this date please see the Methven hotels listing.

Address
RD 2 Darfield Coleridge Road Rakaia Gorge Canterbury New Zealand
Methven Mt Hutt
New Zealand

Hotel Description

Perched on the edge of the Rakaia Gorge near the base of Mt Hutt, Terrace Downs is New Zealand’s only High Country Resort. Spectacular golf, deluxe accommodation and a host of activities await visitors to this area of natural beauty, just 50 minutes’ drive from Christchurch. The 18-hole championship golf course is widely regarded as being one of the top three in New Zealand. Deluxe accommodation features superbly designed studios, self contained villas and larger detached homes. Facilities include a selection of restaurant dining areas and bars with incomparable views, spa pools, and tennis courts.

Hotel Facilities
Bar, Shops / Commercial Services, Spa, Tennis, Tour Desk, Bar / Lounge, Cocktail Bar, Direct Internet Access, Disabled Facilities, Faxing Facilities, Golf, Hotel Car Park, Meeting / Banquet Facilities, Restaurant

How to get to Terrace Downs High Country Resort Methven
Via Christchurch - Darfield
Drive West on the Main West Coast Road (SH 73) through Yaldhurst. Stay on SH73 until you come to Darfield (approximately 25 minutes). Turn left at the end of the town to Methven and Mount Hutt on SH 72. Take this road, passing through Glentunnel. After 37km SH72 turns sharp left (at the Windwhistle Garage). Take the road straight ahead (be very careful of the turn) with the garage on the left, this will join you up with Coleridge Road - continue for 6kms until you reach Terrace Downs.
Follow the yellow A.A. signs. Look for the rock-walled entranceway on your left.
Via South - Inland SH72
From Geraldine travel North along SH 72 on the inland scenic route, Follow the signs to Mount Hutt and Rakaia Gorge. When you reach the Gorge cross over the two bridges, continue on the main highway right to the top of the Gorge and take the first road on the left (Coleridge Road) which directs you to the resort, following the yellow A.A. signs.

Children
Children under twelve years of age no charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding

Car Parking
All accommodation has either a remote controlled garage or a covered car port. There is also plenty of parking at the Club House for diners and golfers.