About
Methven Heliskiing is located in Methven, a charming town nestled in the heart of Canterbury's rural landscape, just 2 hours from Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island. Situated in the mighty glaciated mountain range known as the Arrowsmiths, Methven Heliskiing offers unparalleled heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding adventures.
The resort's heli-ski and snowboard packages include multi-day trips and private charter options, catering to both individuals and groups. The standard heliski package features 5 incredible runs in the Southern Alps, providing guests with a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Additionally, Methven Heliskiing offers the “Perfect” 5-run Heliski Day, where guests can add extra runs for an enhanced adventure.
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, Methven Heliski is proud to be New Zealand's heliskiing private charter specialist. With a focus on exceptional service, the private charter option offers guests the freedom to customise their heliskiing experience. The price is based on flying time and includes 2 guides, lunch, and access fees.
For those looking to enhance their skills and knowledge, Methven Heliskiing offers an Avalanche Awareness Course. This 5-day course, based in Methven and Mount Hutt, provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate safely in avalanche-prone terrain.
Methven Heliskiing is renowned for its exceptional terrain. Located in the Arrowsmiths, the resort spans 3 mountain ranges: the Arrowsmith, Ragged, and Palmer Ranges, which are the headwaters of the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. These mountain ranges receive abundant snowfall, ensuring the most consistent snow conditions and quality in New Zealand.
With over 1,000 square kilometres of mountains to explore, Methven Heliskiing boasts over 200 named heli-skiing runs, catering to all levels of heli-boarders and heli-skiers, from beginners to experts. The average vertical drop is approximately 850 vertical metres, providing guests with exhilarating descents and breathtaking scenery.
The resort's heli-skiing terrain is so extensive that even when other nearby ski areas are enveloped in cloud cover, Methven Heliskiing often enjoys sunny conditions, further enhancing the guest experience.
Methven Heliskiing offers a range of runs that are sure to impress. The “Wilderness Experience” boasts the highest landing at 2,500 metres and the biggest drop at 1,200 vertical metres. The "Reischek Glacier” offers the longest run at 3 kilometres over an 1,100-metre descent. These runs showcase the diverse and thrilling heli-skiing opportunities available at Methven Heliskiing.
The resort prides itself on its team of experienced and professional guides. All guides at Methven Heliskiing are either trained and certified to international standards through the NZMGA training programme or meet the requirements of the NZ Heli Operators Group. The team is led by Kevin Boekholt, the Director and lead guide of Methven Heliskiing since 1988. With a passion for heliskiing and extensive guiding experience, Kevin and his team are dedicated to providing guests with the unique and personalised alpine adventure experiences in New Zealand.
For an incredible heli-skiing and heli-snowboarding experience in the breathtaking Southern Alps, Methven Heliskiing is the premier destination.
