mountain pass
Porters Pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Methven sits on the route: 35 minutes from Allenton, 47km from Kura Tāwhiti / Castle Hill.
Methven is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 2,130, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Methven sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Methven to your route.
Methven is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located near the western edge of the Canterbury Plains, 34 km (21 mi) north of Ashburton and 95 km (59 mi) west of Christchurch, and at an elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft). The town is a service centre for agriculture in theRead more
surrounding area, and is a base for skiing at the nearby Mount Hutt skifield. The town slogan is "Amazing Space".
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Methven is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.6333 latitude, 171.6500 longitude.
Methven has a population of approximately 2,130 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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mountain pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Field of weathered limestone boulders beside State Highway 73 in the Canterbury high country, with a car park and short walking track.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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