Mt Hutt
There's a mountain that rises out of the Canterbury Plains that the locals thought was so amazing they just had to ski it. It's high and it's wide and on a good day you can see right across the patchwork of pastureland below to the Pacific Ocean.
Today, Mount Hutt is Canterbury's own "big mountain" with runs to accommodate families on a fun day in the snow as well as the variety it takes to entice even the hottest skiers and snowboarders, attracting people from all over the world. Yet you can still sense the local pride. This is Canterbury's ski area.
The summit 6 seat high-speed chairlift takes you to the highest point of any ski area in the South Island. From feeling on top of the world, you can cruise down the legendary 'Broadway' or take on the chutes and steeps of "The Towers". Then you can relax with the real NZ flavour that's unmistakably the country town of Methven.
There's simply nowhere else quite like it.
- Voted New Zealand's best ski resort eight years running at the World Ski Awards
- Free day lift passes for children aged 5 years and under
- Skiwiland is a fully licensed Early Learning Centre. We offer a range of experiences depending on age that includes playing in the snow and even skiing
- Highest Alpine Spa
- Varied terrain for beginners through to expert. Dedicated learning facilities, suitable for all abilities
- 3 terrain parks for all levels
- First Tracks and Moon Ski
- Sightseeing & Snow Play
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,086m |
| Vertical rise | 683m |
| Ski terrain | 365 hectares (excluding Rakaia Saddle Chutes of 107 hectares) |
| Beginner | 30% |
| Intermediate | 40% |
| Advanced | 30% |
| Lifts | 3x Chairlifts 2x Surface lifts |
| Longest run | International - 2km |
| Terrain parks | Mt Hutt boasts three progressive terrain parks - a beginner 'Sky High' terrain park, a novice/intermediate park and the advanced-level park. |
| Facilities | Licensed Brasserie |
| Children | Children aged 5 and under ski for free and youngsters aged three months to five years can be enrolled in the fully-licensed Early Learning Centre, while the older ones get to enjoy daily lessons in the Kea Club. Children ten and under enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season. |
Elevation
2,086m
Vertical rise
683m
Ski terrain
365 hectares (excluding Rakaia Saddle Chutes of 107 hectares)
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%
Lifts
3x Chairlifts
2x Surface lifts
Longest run
International - 2km
Terrain parks
Mt Hutt boasts three progressive terrain parks - a beginner 'Sky High' terrain park, a novice/intermediate park and the advanced-level park.
Facilities
Licensed Brasserie
Food & Beverage – 2x restaurants, 1x café, 2x bars
Guest Services & Ticketing
Snowsports School
Rental - skis and snowboards, boots and poles, ski & snowboard repairs, ski & snowboard storage
Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing
First aid and emergency services
Licensed Early Learning Centre and all day dedicated children's programmes
Alpine Spa
First Light and Moon Ski options available
Children
Children aged 5 and under ski for free and youngsters aged three months to five years can be enrolled in the fully-licensed Early Learning Centre, while the older ones get to enjoy daily lessons in the Kea Club. Children ten and under enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season.
* Scheduled season dates are indicative only and dependant on weather and snow conditions.