Guidebook for Staveley
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Staveley is a picturesque village at the gateway to the Southern Alps and nestled in amongst farmland. There's so much to see and do in the surrounding area: walks through stunning native bush on the Mount Somers Walkway, ice-skating under the stars, and beautiful scenery, and a great cafe and farm shop offering delicious coffee, food and locally-sourced artisan products.
Staveley
Staveley is a picturesque village at the gateway to the Southern Alps and nestled in amongst farmland. There's so much to see and do in the surrounding area: walks through stunning native bush on the Mount Somers Walkway, ice-skating under the stars, and beautiful scenery, and a great cafe and farm shop offering delicious coffee, food and locally-sourced artisan products.
Food Scene
A great café set in a vintage store filled with quirky second-hand items and oddities. Always something interesting to look at here. No need to book.
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Primo E Secundo
38 McMillan StA great café set in a vintage store filled with quirky second-hand items and oddities. Always something interesting to look at here. No need to book.
Ski Time never fails to please. The staff are friendly, food is always delicious and it’s always busy and full of life. If you’re looking for somewhere nice to take your date, or spend a relaxed evening, then go here. Book ahead.
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Ski Time Methven Restaurant, Accommodation & Conferences
43 Racecourse AveSki Time never fails to please. The staff are friendly, food is always delicious and it’s always busy and full of life. If you’re looking for somewhere nice to take your date, or spend a relaxed evening, then go here. Book ahead.
A tiny little Japanese restaurant in Methven with great service and tasty food. Book ahead.
Aqua Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways
112 Main StA tiny little Japanese restaurant in Methven with great service and tasty food. Book ahead.
A large Japanese restaurant in Ashburton with a huge variety of menu options, but not as much atmosphere as AQUA in Methven. Always nice food though. Book ahead.
Miyabi Asian Cuisine
668 East StA large Japanese restaurant in Ashburton with a huge variety of menu options, but not as much atmosphere as AQUA in Methven. Always nice food though. Book ahead.
Great espresso coffee, friendly service, home-baked goods, and other basic supplies. You can pick up some nice cheeses, wine and preserves here if you want to make yourself a little cheeseboard. No need to book.
Staveley Museum
Great espresso coffee, friendly service, home-baked goods, and other basic supplies. You can pick up some nice cheeses, wine and preserves here if you want to make yourself a little cheeseboard. No need to book.
Stronechrubie offers a casual dining bistro AND a fine dining restaurant. If you’re looking for a cheap family-friendly eatery nearby, then this is a good option. Just 5 minutes drive up the road.
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Stronechrubie Country Restaurant & Chalets
Stronechrubie offers a casual dining bistro AND a fine dining restaurant. If you’re looking for a cheap family-friendly eatery nearby, then this is a good option. Just 5 minutes drive up the road.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great stop for a drink after a day skiing or snowboarding up Mount Hutt
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Blue Pub Methven
1 Barkers RdGreat stop for a drink after a day skiing or snowboarding up Mount Hutt
Braided Rivers Restaurant + Bar
256 Burnett StTastefully decorated bar in the heart of Ashburton.
Entertainment & Activities
Mount Hutt
Great nearby ski-field!
A great place to go horse trekking under the foothills. Bruce is a wonderful guide for young and old.
Staveley Horse Treks
191 Flynns RdA great place to go horse trekking under the foothills. Bruce is a wonderful guide for young and old.
Parks & Nature
Mount Sunday
Visit an iconic scene from Lord of the Rings! Stunning scenery and a lovely walk.
Drive 5 minutes up the road to one of the most well used and stunningly beautiful walking tracks in New Zealand. There's something for all ages and abilities. The 20 minute walk to Sharplin Falls is a must!
Sharplin Falls Reserve
239 Flynns RoadDrive 5 minutes up the road to one of the most well used and stunningly beautiful walking tracks in New Zealand. There's something for all ages and abilities. The 20 minute walk to Sharplin Falls is a must!
Take a drive to Castle Hill and spend the day meandering through the crazy beautiful rock formations. Great if you like rock climbing too
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Castle Hill
Take a drive to Castle Hill and spend the day meandering through the crazy beautiful rock formations. Great if you like rock climbing too
Essentials
SuperValue Methven
34 The MallA small supermarket with a large range.
Four Square Supermarket Methven
37 McMillan StHandy stop for groceries and supplies.
New World Ashburton
75 Moore StGreat range and lots of good international products.
Sightseeing
Lake Heron
Stunning scenery here! Such a beautiful drive to get there too.
A stunning high country lake with a quaint little nearby village. Pack a picnic and head up here to get away from it all.
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Lake Coleridge
A stunning high country lake with a quaint little nearby village. Pack a picnic and head up here to get away from it all.