Getting in
- Christchurch International Airport: Methven Travel’s pre-booked airport shuttle is the sensible no-car option: roughly 1 hr 15 min–1.5 hr to Methven and about NZ$48–58 per adult. It runs to seasonal timetables (more frequent in winter) and requires booking at least 12 hours ahead. A rental car is the better choice if you want to explore Rakaia Gorge, Lake Coleridge or the wider foothills; the drive is about 91–95 km, around 1–1 hr 15 min in normal conditions.