Discover the greatest places to eat, drink, shop and explore in Mid Canterbury.
12 Hours Mid Canterbury
Stretching from the Canterbury Plains to the foothills of the Southern Alps, Mid Canterbury is easy to drive straight through. Slow down, though, and you'll find a creative café scene, a thriving arts hub and one of the South Island's most striking hot pools.
Cafe 45
Stand on the corner of Methven's Forest Drive and McMillan Street and two sights are hard to miss: the hulking peaks of the Southern Alps,...
Station Coffee
Station Coffee on Methven's Forest Drive began life as a little white trailer parked across from the Blue Pub.
Amara Bar & Snackery
City-calibre cocktails aren't what most people expect in the foothills, but Amara Bar & Snackery on Methven's Main Street makes a convincing case.
Aqua
Under a thatched awning and two red lanterns on Methven's Main Street you can find Aqua, and the type of Japanese food a high country town...
The Staveley Store
Sitting pretty on Burgess Road in the shade of Mt Somers, the red-roofed Staveley Store has anchored its village since around 1876.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Most hot pools draw their warmth from deep underground, but Methven's Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa on Mt Hutt Station Road looks skyward instead.
Homestead
For decades, Ashburtonians have furnished their abodes with the help of Homestead and its curated collections on Tancred Street.
Triangle Espresso
Triangle Espresso is a landmark of Ashburton’s up-and-coming Triangle District.
The Rabbit, Ashburton
The Rabbit is an exciting eatery in the heart of The Triangle in Ashburton.
Smoke Restaurant, Ashburton
Ashburton's Smoke restaurant is a carnivore's haven specialising in American low and slow barbeque.
Rokowhiria Art & Heritage
Rokowhiria Art & Heritage is home to both the town’s art gallery and museum. The grand building on West Street, one of the main avenues across town, is hard to miss.
