Views from the top of Mt Hutt are breathtaking. On a clear day you can see all the way across the patch-worked Canterbury Plains out to the Pacific Ocean in one direction and into the heart of the Southern Alps in the other.At 2086m Mt Hut has one of the largest vertical drops in the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain ranging from long, super wide groomed runs to double black diamond chutes. Regarded as New Zealand's true high-country ski area, Mt Hutt has a laid back attitude and hospitality to match. There is a well developed trail network suited to all snow lovers from the total beginner through to the world's top pro racers and riders.
South Island, New Zealand
| Getting There | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Airport | International: Christchurch 1.5hrs
Regional: hrs |
| Heli-link | |
| Nearest Town | Methven 26 km |
| Resort Entry | $0.00 per car |
| Oversnow (return) | Adult $0.00 Child $0.00 |
| Parking | |
| Seasons | |
|---|---|
| Winter Operation | May to Oct |
| Summer Status | Closed |
| Elevation | |
| Resort/Village | m |
| Summit | 2086 m |
| Base | 1403 m |
| Vertical Drop | 683 m |
| Lifts | |
| Surface | 1 |
| Chair | 3 |
| Total | 4 |
| Highest | m |
| Lowest | m |
| Capacity | people/hr |
| Terrain | |
| Beginner | 25% |
| Intermediate | 50% |
| Advanced | 20% |
| Total Skiable | 900 acres |
| Runs | |
| Longest Run | 2 km |
| Total Runs | |
| XC Trails | km |
| Snowmaking | |
| Area Covered | 100 acres |
| Resort | Snowsports |
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| Mt Hutt Mt Hutt Skifield Rd, South Island, New Zealand |
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| Phone | 64 3 302 8811 |
| Fax | 64 3 302 8697 |
| Website | www.nzski.com |