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GOODS AND PROVISIONS

There will be an excellent selection of food and drinks available for purchase on site during the Festival Weekend from the local school's sausage sizzle and devonshire teas, through to gourmet lunches, quality wines from Sandihurst Winery and a selection of fresh coffees.

Local outlets will have meals available on Saturday and Sunday including 'Stronechrubie' Restaurant (bookings essential), Mount Somers Tavern and the Staveley Store. Methven restaurants and cafes will also be open.

Food and petrol will also available from the Mount Somers Store.

PARKING

Ample free public parking is available in the paddock behind the Domain and Rugby Club Rooms..  Enter by the driveway to the left of the swimming pool past the Mount Somers Tavern and Domain.

ACCOMMODATION

A variety of accommodation is available in and around Mount Somers.

Visit the website for Ashburton District Tourism: www.ashburtontourism.co.nz for a full list of local providers. Select 'Mount Somers & High Country', click on 'Accommodation' and then select the type of accommodation you are seeking. Local i-sites will also be able to assist with enquiries:

Methven telephone (03) 302 8106 (20 minutes from Mount Somers)
Ashburton telephone (03) 308 1050 (30 minutes)
Geraldine telephone (03) 693 1006 (35 minutes)

A special rate has been negotiated at the Methven Resort. Contact the Festival Manager for this accommodation option.