Mt Hutt

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 2,086m 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. Mt Hutt is a 35 minute drive from Methven.

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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Elevation

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2,086m 


Vertical rise 

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683m 


Ski terrain

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365 hectares (excluding Rakaia Saddle Chutes of 107 hectares)


Beginner

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30%


Intermediate

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40%


Advanced

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30%


Lifts

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3x Chairlifts
2x Surface lifts


Longest run

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International - 2km


Terrain parks

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Mt Hutt boasts three progressive terrain parks - a beginner 'Sky High' terrain park, a novice/intermediate park and the advanced-level park.


Facilities

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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

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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.