Guidebook - The Musterer & Me
Walks
Wharfedale Track
Wharfedale TrackLovely day walk in the beech forest.
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Great for a bit elevation, good perspective on the stunning scenery.
A great selection of walks & mountain bike rides in a stunning alpine envrionment with plenty of beech forest.
Craigieburn Trails - Castle Hill
Castle Hill DriveA great selection of walks & mountain bike rides in a stunning alpine envrionment with plenty of beech forest.
Skiing
Mt Hutt Skíðasvæði
Porters Ski Area
Sightseeing
Castle Hill
Visit the spectactular limestone rock formations that make this area unique.
The stunning Waimakariri offers great opportunities for recreation. You can pop down to the gorge for a dip on a hot day, go jet boating through the unforgettable gorge, go fishing for salmon or kayaking.
Waimakariri River
The stunning Waimakariri offers great opportunities for recreation. You can pop down to the gorge for a dip on a hot day, go jet boating through the unforgettable gorge, go fishing for salmon or kayaking.
See it all from the air, such a magical way to gain a different perspective of our area. A first class treat for a special occasion.
Hot air ballooning
Bealey RoadSee it all from the air, such a magical way to gain a different perspective of our area. A first class treat for a special occasion.
A National Park just up the road. It is a stunning drive, there are many beautiful walks, you might also spot a cheeky Kea!
Arthur's Pass
A National Park just up the road. It is a stunning drive, there are many beautiful walks, you might also spot a cheeky Kea!
Food scene
Order a platter from here to take care of your evening meal, and grab one of their first class pies while you there.
The Famous Sheffield Pie Shop
51 Great Alpine HwyOrder a platter from here to take care of your evening meal, and grab one of their first class pies while you there.
The Fat Beagle does a great platter, if you pre-order and collect on your way, it will take care of your food requirements with ease.
Also, a great stop for brunch on your way through.
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The Fat Beagle Cafe
51 South TerraceThe Fat Beagle does a great platter, if you pre-order and collect on your way, it will take care of your food requirements with ease.
Also, a great stop for brunch on your way through.
Porters Lodge
Great for a burger and beer type lunch or dinner in a stunning alpine environment.
Black Beech Wine Bar
46 Main StTapas, Pizza & wine.
Two Fat Possums-West Melton
736 Weedons Ross RdPub/Restaurant with wood fired pizza.
Mountain Biking
Wharfedale Track
Wharfedale TrackGreat day trip in the beech forest.
Craigieburn Trails - Castle Hill
Castle Hill DriveWorld class selection of mountain bike tracks.
Porters Lodge
Fun little adjacent to the lodge where you can have a well deserved beer after.