Pinedale Backpacker Lodge & Apartment

Travelers to New Zealand that are on a budget will love the Pinedale Backpacker Lodge. Located in Methven, this lodge in New Zealand is at the base of Mount Hutt, a popular ski area. In fact, guests can reach the ski lifts in only a ten minute drive for skiing and snowboarding. The lodge is happy to help make arrangements for a fun day on the trails. Other possible activities in the area include riding in a hot air balloon, jet boating, skydiving, golf, rafting, fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding. If you wish to do something unique, you can take a Lord of the Rings tour, which takes you to several spots where filming for the popular films took place. Guests of the lodge can easily walk to the town of Pinedale, where there are pubs, a movie theatre, shops, supermarkets, ski shops, a gym, cafes, restaurants and much more. It is a nice place to go when you want downtime from a long day on the slopes. The Pinedale Backpacker Lodge is a classic villa with comfortable lounges, a pleasant and spacious dining room, a charming porch, a communal kitchen and a garden. Guests can spend their down time play billiards, cooking a feast, napping in the garden, reading, checking email or simply relaxing on the porch. Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Backpacker property is rated 4-stars.