Mt Hutt

New Zealand ยท Methven, Canterbury ยท โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Overview

Often the first ski area in New Zealand to open each season, with big wide-open bowls and views across the Canterbury Plains.

๐Ÿ“ Location
Methven, Canterbury
๐Ÿ“… Season
Early Jun โ€“ Oct
๐Ÿ’ด Price guide
Approx. NZD 140โ€“190 / day
๐Ÿ›ท Runs
Approx. 365 ha of terrain
๐Ÿ“ Vertical drop
Approx. 680 m
๐ŸŽฏ Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

โœจ Highlights

  • Typically one of the first NZ resorts to open
  • Easy access from Christchurch
  • Big open bowls

๐Ÿ”ฐ Beginner tips (beginner-friendly โ„โ„โ„)

  • It can close on very windy days โ€” have a backup plan
  • Beginners can use the learner area at the base
  • Fill up on fuel in Methven before heading up

๐Ÿš„ Getting there

About 1.5โ€“2 hours' drive from Christchurch; the nearest town is Methven (about 40 minutes).

๐Ÿจ Where to stay

Methven has lodges and motels; you can also day-trip from Christchurch.

* Prices and seasons are based on previous years and may change. Always check the resort's official announcements.

๐Ÿ“ท Photo by Nik Schmidt on Unsplash