Snow Areas: New Zealand's Mt Hutt
Plenty of good snow, heli-lift if you’re lucky enough to get it, jet boating…the list of activities just goes on and on….Mt Hutt is Awesome…
Mt Hutt isn’t just Canterbury’s own “big mountain” – it’s also one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas with some of the best natural snow around.
With an altitude of 2086m and a skiable area of 365 hectares, Mt Hutt has one of the longest vertical drops in the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain.
It also comes with spectacular views – on a clear day from the summit you can see the Pacific Ocean in one direction and into the heart of the Southern Alps in the other.
Just a 35-minute drive from Methven village, Mt Hutt is renowned for its big snow. Great natural snow is captured in its south facing basin and combined with 75 snow guns, Mt Hutt consistently has one of the longest snow seasons in the South Island.
Featuring modern chair lifts and world-class facilities, the ski area is perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Beginners feel just as comfortable on wide, groomed runs as the freestyle enthusiasts are on terrain parks, or the world-class athletes who train at the international race arena.
Kids 4 Free
Mt Hutt is a hit with families and has introduced the unique Methven Kids 4 Free deal with Methven. Kids 4 Free means every child 10 years and under gets free accommodation and meals in Methven when accompanied by a paying adult, plus free lift passes every day at Mt Hutt. Further details.
The ski area is a scenic 90-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport.
