Directions to Pinedale Backpacker Lodge

Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is at 11 Alford Street right in Methven Mt Hutt village, surrounded by beautiful scenery and the Southern Alps. A 10 minute walk from the bus stop, but buses from Christchurch will deliver you to our door.

From Christchurch follow the Main Highway (SH1) south from Christchurch towards Ashburton. At Rakaia, turn right at the Mobil petrol station, then follow the signs for Methven. Once you arrive in Methven, turn right at this Mobil petrol station, first left down Lampard Street, then second right onto Alford Street.
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Follow the West Coast Road (SH73) from Christchurch to Darfield and turn left along Inland Scenic Route 72. After the Rakaia Gorge follow the sign for 'Methven - alternate route). Then, from the main intersection in Methven (with the Brown Pub and the Blue Pub), turn right along Forest Drive then take the second right into Alford Street and you'll find us at no 11.

From Queenstown/Wanaka - follow SH8 to Fairlie, turning left to Geraldine to follow the Inland Scenic Route (SH 72) until turning right towards Methven along Pudding Hill Road. When you first arrive in Methven, you will be driving along Forest Drive, Alford Street is the third on the left,

We are 10 minutes drive to the base of Mt Hutt, 1 hour to Christchurch Airport, 3.5 hours to Dunedin, 4.5 hours to Wanaka, 5 hours to Queenstown.