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Mt Hutt
Resort Info

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Vital stats
5
no. of lifts
N/A
longest run
365ha
skiable area
2,053m
Top Elevation
1,422m
Base
631m
Vertical
4m
average snowfall
Season
  • Expected Opening: 06/11/2021
  • Expected Closing: 10/17/2021
Terrain
11% Beginner
37% Intermediate
27% Advanced
20% Expert

Located high in the Southern Alps, Canterbury’s Mt Hutt is firmly linked to the pioneering tradition of the region’s high country. A vast mountain with 365 hectares of diverse terrain, Mt Hutt offers a challenging and exciting snow experience.

Mt Hutt’s lift and trail system, recently redeveloped, has made it a candidate for possibly one of the best lift and terrain mixes in the South Island. Mt. Hutt has also seen the addition of more snowmaking, base building development and a new mini terrain park for beginners and novices.

Mt Hutt offers all levels of skier and rider an awesome winter experience. Trails, off-piste, terrain parks and halfpipe are accessed by a six seater express chairlift, an express quad chair, a triple chair and a 140m long surface conveyor lift. Each winter, there is the opportunity to watch the many of the world’s best ski racers who come down under for training.

Mt Hutt is a 90-minute drive from Christchurch and 35-minutes from Methven. Ski shuttles offer daily services to and from Methven. Children aged 7 and under get a free day pass and there Skiwiland facility offers ski lessons for kids aged 3 years and up and day care for children aged three months to five years of age. A laidback and genuine Kiwi atmosphere born of the region’s high country character defines Mt Hutt. Excellent facilities for learners make it a popular choice for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders.

Mt Hutt Tips:

  1. Mt Hutts access road is long and you must carry chains.  If you're not a confident driver catch the shuttle, it's well priced. 
  2. Mt Hutt is a popular mountain and can be busy, arrive early to get a good car park 
  3. Children 7 and under get a lift pass free of charge during the season.
  4. Home of the South Island’s highest chair lift and largest lift accessible terrain. There are great views, take your camera! 
SkiListing lifts & facilities
  • 1 x High Speed Eight Seaters
  • 1 x High Speed Six Seaters
  • 2 x Conveyor Lifts
  • Snow Making
  • Ski school
  • Restaurant/cafe
  • Bar
  • Creche
  • Gear rental
SkiListing lift pass prices
Adult
2 Day
-
1 Day
-
1/2 Day
-
Learner
-
Beginner package
$159
Lift & rental
$159
Lift, lesson & rental
$229
Student (Student ID required )
2 Day
-
1 Day
-
1/2 Day
$81
Learner
-
Beginner package
-
Lift & rental
-
Lift, lesson & rental
-
Youth/Child (8-17 yrs)
2 Day
-
1 Day
-
1/2 Day
$53
Learner
-
Beginner package
$149
Lift & rental
$106
Lift, lesson & rental
$195
Child (7 yrs and under)
2 Day
free
1 Day
free
1/2 Day
free
Learner
-
Beginner package
-
Lift & rental
-
Lift, lesson & rental
-
Senior (65–74 yrs )
2 Day
-
1 Day
-
1/2 Day
-
Learner
-
Beginner package
-
Lift & rental
-
Lift, lesson & rental
-
Super Senior (75 yrs or older)
2 Day
free
1 Day
free
1/2 Day
free
Learner
-
Beginner package
-
Lift & rental
-
Lift, lesson & rental
-
Adult
2 Day
-
1 Day
-
1/2 Day
$102
Learner
-
Beginner package
$159
Lift & rental
$159
Lift, lesson & rental
$229
Student (Student ID required )
-
-
$81
-
-
-
-
Youth/Child (8-17 yrs)
-
-
$53
-
$149
$106
$195
Child (7 yrs and under)
free
free
free
-
-
-
-
Senior (65–74 yrs )
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Super Senior (75 yrs or older)
free
free
free
-
-
-
-
Getting to
Christchurch International Airport , 106 km
Closest major airport
Methven , 26 km
Closest town
Gravel Surface , 14 km
Access road
Chain hire
Mountain shuttle

Follow the signposts from Methven, the turnoff is about ten kilometres. It is sealed highway until the turn off just before the mountain road barrier. Then there is an unsealed road which winds through alpine terrain for about fifteen kilometres. This road is not overly steep but can be deceptive on the downward journey. It also travels along ridge tops in certain areas which are exposed to wind gusts.

Daily services to/from Methven and Christchurch. Chain hire &fitting service available on the access road for most 2 or 4 wheel drive vehicles