You are here: Home Snow Sports Mt Hutt Ski Area

Mt Hutt Ski Area

Regarded as New Zealand’s true high country ski area, Mt Hutt has true Kiwi attitude and hospitality to match.

The most complete terrain mix of any ski area in The South Island & one of the largest ski areas in NZ. Exceptional 10 year snow record both in terms of total snowfall and snow quality and 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 enclosed Magic Carpet. Superb advanced terrain including the Rakaia Saddle Chutes and South Face. Halfpipe with snowmaking, pipe shaper, mini terrain park and a purpose built intermediate/advanced terrain park with hits, rails and tabletops. Breathtaking views over the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean. Licensed Early Learning Centre and Kids Programmes for 3 months to 15 years FREE day lift passes for children aged ten years & under.

Quick Links: Ski Area Information 2014 Rates Snow Report Maps

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, its high and it's wide! 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. It’s had a 10-year snow record both in terms of total snowfall and snow quality, and combined with extensive snowmaking, 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. From the wide, groomed cruisers of ‘Broadway’ to the chutes and steeps of ‘Towers’, Mt Hutt is at the heart of the Canterbury ski region.

The trail network includes dedicated learning areas with a 140m-long Magic Carpet and wide, open runs for novices. Mt Hutt’s also a favourite with the most advanced skiers and snowboarders, who can experience steep challenges with off-piste areas and extensive powder bowls at South Face or the Rakaia Chutes.

Freestylers are well catered for with three progressive terrain parks -- the new beginner ‘Sky High’ terrain park, an novice/intermediate park and the advanced-level TRIC park.

First Tracks operates from 8am on Saturdays and Sundays from July 5 (weather and conditions dependent) – ride the Summit Six to get the first runs on untracked corduroy or fresh powder. In a first for Mt Hutt, free wifi access is now available to all guests on the mountain.

The world’s top racers and riders also choose to come to Mt Hutt, spending time at the international race arena.

Mt Hutt is a hit with families and with the unique Methven Kids 4 Free deal, the mountain provides an all-round adventure playground for kids.

Embracing the ski area and Methven village, the Kids 4 Free deal 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. Kids 4 Free also includes free daily return transport to the mountain and free airport transfers between Christchurch Airport and Methven.

Youngsters aged three months to five years can be enrolled in Mt Hutt’s fully-licensed Skiwiland Early Learning Centre. There are also a variety of programmes for kids of all levels, including three-day school holiday programmes.

Parents can relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the base building’s sunny deck. Many regular visitors set up portable barbeques in the parking lot for informal lunches.

Lift tickets and season passes make access to Mt Hutt’s ski lifts quick and easy for skiers and riders – the mypass on-mountain ticketing system enables customers to track the amount of vertical metres clocked up over the season, plus stores other important profile information. It also enables people to pre-purchase ski and snowboard lessons, equipment and food and drinks on the mountain.

The ski area is a scenic 90-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Mt Hutt is scheduled to open on the 13th June 2015.

Mt Hutt Ski Area
P +64 3 308 5074 | F +64 3 307 6301 | E [email protected]
PO Box 14, Methven, Canterbury, New Zealand
www.nzski.com/mthutt
 

Mt Hutt Ski Area images used throughout this site were been taken by Miles Holden