Mount Hutt

The most complete terrain mix of any ski area in The South Island, this high country ski area has a true Kiwi attitude and hospitality to match.

Where am I?

Mt Hutt is conveniently located only 90 mins from Christchurch Airport so if you time it right with flights you can depart Australia in the morning and be at Methven checking into your accommodation all on the same day. If not we suggest staying overnight at one of the many airport hotel and making your way to the village first thing in the morning. It’s that easy!

Mountain Statistics

• Elevation: 2086m, 683m vertical drop

• Skiable Area: 365 hectares

• Lifts: 1 high speed 6 seater chair, 1 quad chair, 1 triple chair, 1 enclosed Magic Carpet

• Terrain: 25% beginner/ 50% intermediate/ 25% advanced

• Season Guideline: Scheduled 11 June – 24 October 2011

• Average Snowfall: 4m per annum (excl snowmaking)

• Snowmaking: 42 hectares

• Lift Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm

• Longest Run: International – 2kms

• Base Facilities: Licensed Brasserie & Café, rental service, storage lockers, retail outlet, medical centre

& licensed crèche.

• Access: 26kms including 12 kms of gravel road, 35 minutes from Methven, 90 mins drive from

Christchurch.

• Shuttles: Daily services to/from Methven and Christchurch.

Key Features

• Exceptional 10 year snow record both in terms of total snowfall & snow quality.

• One of the longest snow seasons in New Zealand.

• Wide open terrain with plenty of runs for all skier/rider types, including a great beginner’s area with a 140m long Magic Carpet & superb advanced terrain.

• Half pipe with snowmaking, pipe shaper, mini terrain park and a purpose built intermediate/advanced

10,000 sqm terrain park with hits, rails and tabletops.

• Breathtaking views over the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.

• Base facilities include a licensed Brasserie, café, Sno shop, children’s centre & licensed crèche.

• FREE day lift passes for children aged six years & under.