Mt Hutt

There's a mountain that rises out of the Canterbury Plains that the locals thought was so amazing they just had to ski it. It's high and it's wide and on a good day you can see right across the patchwork of pastureland below to the Pacific Ocean. 

Today, Mount Hutt is Canterbury's own "big mountain" with runs to accommodate families on a fun day in the snow as well as the variety it takes to entice even the hottest skiers and snowboarders, attracting people from all over the world. Yet you can still sense the local pride. This is Canterbury's ski area.

The summit 6 seat high-speed chairlift takes you to the highest point of any ski area in the South Island.  From feeling on top of the world, you can cruise down the legendary 'Broadway' or take on the chutes and steeps of "The Towers". Then you can relax with the real NZ flavour that's unmistakably the country town of Methven.

There's simply nowhere else quite like it.

• Voted New Zealand's best ski resort eight years running at the World Ski Awards
• Free day lift passes for children aged 5 years and under
• Skiwiland is a fully licensed Early Learning Centre. We offer a range of experiences depending on age that includes playing in the snow and even skiing
• Highest Alpine Spa
• Varied terrain for beginners through to expert. Dedicated learning facilities, suitable for all abilities
• 3 terrain parks for all levels
• First Tracks and Moon Ski
• Sightseeing & Snow Play

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Visit the Mt Hutt website for more information