FESTIVAL EVENTS

Methven Scarecrow Trail

Methven Scarecrow Trail

Date Apr 12 - 27, 2025Time All Day EventVenue Maps from the Methven iHubLocation Main Street, Methven Price $10

The Scarecrow Trail runs every day during the April School Holidays. Find and identify over 30 scarecrow characters and be in to win prizes for the most correct answers.

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Old Ski Field Walk

Old Ski Field Walk

Date April 18, 2025Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pmVenue Meet at Rakaia Saddle CarparkPrice $10

Methven has some great eating places and we are delighted to share some of them with you. We have chosen four well known restaurants to visit on our wine and food walk.

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Woolshed Creek Hut Walk

Woolshed Creek Hut Walk

Date April 19, 2025Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pmVenue Meet at Mt Somers StoreLocation 59 Pattons Road, Mt Somers Price $10

A day in the Canterbury High Country with a walk to a hut, a yarn, some history and good views. Numbers limited to 10. A reasonable level of fitness is required for this 5 hour walk.

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Piwakawaka Starlight Walk

Piwakawaka Starlight Walk

Date April 19, 2025Time 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue Meet at Enchanted Forest EntranceLocation Mount Hutt Station Road, Methven Price Gold Coin Donation

Join us for an extra special night stroll through the Piwakawaka walk along the Methven walkway which will be lit up for a starlight adventure.

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Railway Historic Walk

Railway Historic Walk

Date April 20, 2025Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pmVenue Meet at Methven MuseumPrice $10

Meet at the Square in front of the Methven Medical Centre and come on a 1km (1-1 ½ hour) easy meander around what was the terminus for the Methven Railway, a branch line from Rakaia, which operated 1880-1976.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Date April 20, 2025Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmVenue Meet at the Awa Awa Rata ReserveLocation McLennans Bush Road, Pudding Hill Price Gold Coin Donation

A fun few hours walking the tracks at the beautiful Awa Awa Rata Reserve to find cards you can exchange for Easter Eggs!

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Sharplin Falls Walk

Sharplin Falls Walk

Date April 22, 2025Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Meet at Staveley StoreLocation 2 Burgess Road, Staveley Price Donation

An easyish two hour return walk through through mountain beech forest/tawhairauriki alongside Bowyers Stream to Sharplin Falls. Self transport to meet at the Staveley Cafe.

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Lake Emma Dog Walk

Lake Emma Dog Walk

Date April 22, 2025Time 10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue Meet at Mt Somers StoreLocation 59 Pattons Road, Mt Somers Price Donation

Join us on a walk around Lake Emma to the hut with your pooch. This is a 7km round trip following a farm track around the lake. Please keep your dog on a leash. Bring water for you and your dog, your lunch, poo bags and suitable footwear and clothing.

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