Arrowsmith, Methven
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
It is widely known that if you visit Silver Star, you give yourself the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations. Visiting this spot during winter season will trigger the best memories of your life. In a wide range of activities, heli skiing takes the price. So, discover this place and feel the adventure by performing this exciting activity.
The resort offers a top elevation of 1915 m (6280 ft) and a base elevation of 1155 m (3780 ft). Exercise your most loved sport in 115 trails, which are tailored to cover all levels of difficulty. There are 20% of trails for beginners, 50% for intermediate athletes, 20% for experts and for those who want to practice their sport without limits, 10% of trails are available. This activity can be enjoyed by both experts and amateurs, as a ski school is available to teach them how to perform their sport without fear.
The longest run is 8 km (5 mi). The snowfall reaches 700 cm (275 in)/annually. Furthermore you will be able to experience your favorite activity at night. For your comfort, you also find 2 detachable high speed quads, 1 double chair, 2 fixed grip quads, 1 t-bar, 3 beginner magic carpets and 2 tube lifts. Imagine yourself in a helicopter admiring the stunning views of this place and let your negative thoughts fade away. Bear in mind that, in order to perform this activity, heli transportation will be required from the resort to the helicopter service.
After an amazing day, you can spend your time in one of the most impressive cafes, restaurants and accommodations that you easily find nearby.