Mount Hutt

The most complete terrain mix of any ski area in The South Island, this high country ski area has a true Kiwi attitude and hospitality to match.

Mountain Statistics

• Elevation: 2086m, 683m vertical drop

• Skiable Area: 365 hectares

• Lifts: 1 high speed 6 seater chair, 1 quad chair, 1 triple chair, 1 enclosed Magic Carpet

• Terrain: 25% beginner/ 50% intermediate/ 25% advanced

• Season Guideline: Scheduled 11 June – 24 October 2011

• Average Snowfall: 4m per annum (excl snowmaking)

• Snowmaking: 42 hectares

• Lift Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm

• Longest Run: International – 2kms

• Base Facilities: Licensed Brasserie & Café, rental service, storage lockers, retail outlet, medical centre

& licensed crèche.

• Access: 26kms including 12 kms of gravel road, 35 minutes from Methven, 90 mins drive from

Christchurch.

• Shuttles: Daily services to/from Methven and Christchurch.

Key Features

• Exceptional 10 year snow record both in terms of total snowfall & snow quality.

• 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 Magic Carpet & superb advanced terrain.

• Half pipe with snowmaking, pipe shaper, mini terrain park and a purpose built intermediate/advanced

10,000 sqm terrain park with hits, rails and tabletops.

• Breathtaking views over the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.

• Base facilities include a licensed Brasserie, café, Sno shop, children’s centre & licensed crèche.

• FREE day lift passes for children aged six years & under.