ROTHERWOOD of STAVELEY is in a superb location with a multitude of things to do and sights to see close at hand. You are never too far from anywhere and yet can still retain that feeling of having left the hustle and bustle of a more hectic world well and truly behind.
Only 400m from ROTHERWOOD of STAVELEY and in easy walking distance is the start of the Sharplin Falls and Mount Somers Walking Tracks as well as the Staveley Ice Skating Rink. The Mount Hutt Ski Field and Mountain Bike Park are just a 20 minute drive away as is Methven township with the Opuke Hot Pools and Spa. If you desire to see the heart of the High Country, then a fifty minute drive will get you to the magic of Lake Heron, Lake Clearwater or the Te Araroa Trail.
Staveley, a Brief History
The village of Staveley is only 2.5kms away. It is nestled under the Mid-Canterbury foothills and is a small, friendly, tight-knit rural community. First settled around 1861 by Tripp and Acland and known then as Run 415, the large tract of land making up the present-day district went through a succession of owners, one being a Mr. Edward Reece. Reece employed a Mr. Robert Staveley to manage the property in 1867 and this is how the area got its name. The last century and a half has seen numerous subdivisions of land which has culminated in the productive farming units that Staveley boasts today.
In the centre of the village is the iconic Staveley Store – a popular place with locals and tourists alike, it is a fantastic place to sample great coffee, local cuisine and purchase a gift or two. The local Hall is just over the road and has seen many a function over the years – it is well maintained by the community and is available for hire. The village also boasts a museum supported by an enthusiastic local historical group as well as the iconic lovingly cared for Staveley Presbyterian Church.
