Methven Travel
Methven Travel
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Methven locals, we provide daily shuttle service to Mt Hutt during winter, departing from Methven I-SITE and select Methven Accommodation. A Christchurch to Mt Hutt daily service during winter is also available for those not staying in town that are wanting to ski. Methven Travel also offer a series of Airport transfers to and from Methven Accommodation.
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  • Gianella
    Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
    Great experience!
    We took the bus from Christchurch to Methven and then back a few days later - Karen drove us both times and she really went above and beyond! She was fantastic to talk to and gave us really great tips not only for Methven but for Christchurch as well. On the way to Christchurch, she went out of her way to drop us off at our hostel - which was incredibly appreciated!
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 8 July 2023
  • Cindy H
    1 contribution
    Excellent Service
    We couldn't fault the punctuality and service by Methven Travel. Their refund policy is excellent, especially when accidents happen, as they do skiing. Dave went out of his way to assist with travel to Christchurch to the hospital at short notice. Make sure you book shuttle bus to Mt Hutt at least a week in advance as it does fill up. Thank you for making the trip effortless.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 July 2023
  • Gillian A
    4 contributions
    Professional Company
    We made two bookings with Methven Travel which unfortunately had to be cancelled due to Mt Hutt closure for lack of snow. A huge thanks for promptly arranging a full refund. We will use you again when we return to New Zealand.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 July 2023
  • Andrew S
    5 contributions
    Excellent staff
    Why would anyone take their car up the mountain. This service was excellent door to door. What made it the best was the staff and the great manner about them. Nothing worried them and nothing was a problem. Totally recommend this service. Thanks to the team
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 July 2023
  • JenLouHel
    Buderim, Australia18 contributions
    Safe, affordable, reliable, friendly service.
    I used Methven Travel for Christchurch Airport to Methven return transfers. Our driver, Karen, was lovely and even stopped at Rakaia Gorge for us to take photos on the way. I also used Methven Travel for three days of transfers to Mt Hutt for skiing. The service was excellent, being punctual,comfortable and safe with pick up and drop off outside my accommodation. I felt very safe each day knowing the driver was very experienced in negotiating the daunting mountain roads and fitting chains to the bus. On my second day, a car plummeted over the edge of the mountain road. Incredibly, the two occupants survived the accident. There is no way I would drive up and down this road when the option to travel with Methven Travel is available, so affordable and so convenient. It was all so easy, being dropped off and collected straight outside Mt Hutt Base buildings. I definitely recommend Methven Travel and will continue to use them for future trips.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 August 2023
  • Sue V
    1 contribution
    Amazing day Mt Hutt
    My goodness what an amazing trip up Mt Hutt. We were so glad we caught the bus. The views were amazing and had one of us been driving we would have missed most of the scenery. Thoroughly recommend travelling with the Methven Travel Bus
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 August 2023
  • Debbie M
    1 contribution
    Great service, easy and efficient
    We used the bus from Methven and found it very punctual and efficient. Staff were helpful and informative. Good option if you don't have chains or are just visiting Mt Hutt. No issues. Picked us up from our Motel and dropped us back there after.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 September 2023
  • Marie C
    4 contributions
    Awesome Service by Jodie.
    I was picked up by Jodie who was waiting for my flight. She was so helpful and friendly. Customer service was amazing and nothing was a problem. We had a lovely chat on the way to Methven and the view was beautiful. I thoroughly recommend Methven Travel to and from the Christchurch Airport and they would certainly be my first contact on my next travels.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 2 October 2023
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Kathryn P
Adelaide, Australia24 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Methven travel up and down the mountain are fantastic! Always on time, always helpful to accommodate changes to bus trip days or times! They are the best! Greg the bus driver was very helpful!!
Written 8 October 2023
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Marie C
Tauranga4 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
I was picked up by Jodie who was waiting for my flight. She was so helpful and friendly. Customer service was amazing and nothing was a problem. We had a lovely chat on the way to Methven and the view was beautiful. I thoroughly recommend Methven Travel to and from the Christchurch Airport and they would certainly be my first contact on my next travels.
Written 2 October 2023
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Richard-Vicki B
Papamoa, New Zealand39 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
The trip to and from Mt Hutt was easy to book and pay for. Drivers were helpful and drove well. The price was very reasonable
Written 30 September 2023
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Josh M
Airlie Beach, Australia2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
They were 45mins late too pick me up from the airport Waited out in the freezing cold, no compensation or offer of compensation. Really cowboyish , and when taking them from Methven to the airport 20mins late to pick me up when they ask you to be there 10mins early. Again stood out in the freezing cold for 40 mins looking like a goose.
Written 24 September 2023
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Debbie M
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Family
We used the bus from Methven and found it very punctual and efficient. Staff were helpful and informative. Good option if you don't have chains or are just visiting Mt Hutt. No issues. Picked us up from our Motel and dropped us back there after.
Written 3 September 2023
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Sue V
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Couples
My goodness what an amazing trip
up Mt Hutt. We were so glad we caught the bus. The views were amazing and had one of us been driving we would have missed most of the scenery. Thoroughly recommend travelling with the Methven Travel Bus
Written 25 August 2023
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Maria José S
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Family
Everything was perfect, emails responded instantly, really nice drivers, very well organized.
I definately recommend!
Written 14 August 2023
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JenLouHel
Buderim, Australia18 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
I used Methven Travel for Christchurch Airport to Methven return transfers. Our driver, Karen, was lovely and even stopped at Rakaia Gorge for us to take photos on the way. I also used Methven Travel for three days of transfers to Mt Hutt for skiing. The service was excellent, being punctual,comfortable and safe with pick up and drop off outside my accommodation. I felt very safe each day knowing the driver was very experienced in negotiating the daunting mountain roads and fitting chains to the bus. On my second day, a car plummeted over the edge of the mountain road. Incredibly, the two occupants survived the accident. There is no way I would drive up and down this road when the option to travel with Methven Travel is available, so affordable and so convenient. It was all so easy, being dropped off and collected straight outside Mt Hutt Base buildings. I definitely recommend Methven Travel and will continue to use them for future trips.
Written 13 August 2023
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Sarah W
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Friends
I was very anxious about the drive up but didn’t need to be. I felt in safe hands as the drivers slowly drove up and down the mountain. They know the road very well and they put chains on before it got icey. Thank you to the drivers :)
Written 6 August 2023
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Chrystalle T
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Friends
A wonderful warm reception when buying tickets at Methven ISite. Nothing was a problem. Felt very safe with drivers both up the mountain and back. A compliment to NZ Tourism this service is 🌟
Written 31 July 2023
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