Mt Hutt Ski Area
Mt Hutt
Canterbury's largest commercial ski field, with a long and reliable snow season. On fine days, runs offer views over the Canterbury Plains all the way to the Pacific.
Mt Hutt ski field lies about 100 km west of Christchurch, near the town of Methven. Its runs range in altitude from about 1,400 to 2,086 metres. It is often one of the first ski fields in New Zealand to open each year and the last to close, with runs suited to everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The final stretch is an unsealed mountain road, so chains are required in winter. The field runs shuttle buses from Methven and Christchurch. High winds can close the field, so check the ski field's website for live conditions before setting off.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Castle Hill / Kura Tāwhiti
- Arthur's Pass National Park
- Orana Wildlife Park
- International Antarctic Centre
- Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
- Riccarton House & Bush
- TranzAlpine Train