NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter
Methven, Canterbury
About
This multi-faceted interactive encounter uses audio/visual displays as well as large exhibits, showcasing Mid Canterbury's main industries - farming and snow sports. While adults will find the encounter super-informative, children of all ages will find a lot of fun things to do and try, with a digger driver, a combine harvester, an igloo and our popular cow, Thelma.
The Encounter has been created to give visitors a real understanding of the way of life in rural Canterbury and the way our two key industries, farming and snow sports, are linked together through trade, tourism and shared reliance on our unique geology and climate.
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Practical Info
Price
Adult: $10.00 Senior Citizen: $8.00 University Student: $7.50 Child (11-15): $5.00 Child (0 - 10): Free Group (10 or more adults): $7.50 each School Group (preorganised): $5.00 each (no charge for teachers & parents)
Annual Passes
Annual passes are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and provide unlimited access to the encounter.
2 Adults (Children 10 and under FOC): $50.00 1 Adult (Children 10 and under FOC): $25.00
Hours
Summer (October – May)
Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Weekends: 10:00am – 3:00pm Public Holidays: 10:00am – 3:00pm (closed Christmas Day)
Winter (June – September)
Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Weekends: 9:00am – 5:00pm Public Holidays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Facilities
Getting here
The NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter is located within the Methven Heritage Centre in the heart of Methven village, right between the famous Blue and Brown Pubs.