Porters Ski Area

Travel Guide

Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!
Castle Hill in New Zealand is named after the array of limestone boulders in the area, reminiscent of an old run-down stone castle. Apparently it's the epitome of the South Island's climbing scene, however when we were there, we had the whole place to ourselves. It really makes you feel like a tiny ant, like my little boyfriend who is in the picture ☺️🐜 #InStone #castlehill #newzealand #rocks
First hike of NZ trip.
Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge

2.5 out of 5
State Highway Castle Hill
The price is NT$3,358 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$3,358
NT$3,862 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski lodge in Castle Hill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porters Ski Area and Kura Tawhiti ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Beautifal location. Quiet, peaceful. Goid food options. Shared bathroom & shower facilities. Thin walls between rooms.

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Porters Lodge
Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NT$2,272 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$2,272
NT$2,612 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
The room was spotless, staff are a credit to the hotel, breakfast great value, bed not comfortable.

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

Methven Resort
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

4.5 out of 5
623 Coleridge Road Windwhistle
The price is NT$5,576 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
NT$5,576
NT$6,413 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windwhistle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Rooms great, however not easily accessible for all due to stairs

Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
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Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Upgraded to a 2 bedroom and was very comfortable. Impressed with staff, location and accommodation. Unfortunately due to the season the restaurant was mot open but plenty of food/restaurants in town just a short walk

Reviewed on 2026/2/4

Brinkley Resort
Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

2 out of 5
5259 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this chalet in Methven. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Methven Golf Course are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely stay with my young family. Very clean, very peaceful and had everything we needed

Reviewed on 2025/11/12

Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!

Porters Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Castle Hill with a visit to Porters Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Porters Ski Area

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Castle Hill.

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve