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Ski Resort Mt Hutt in Mid Canterbury: Position on map

Mt Hutt Ski Resort

Trail Map Mt Hutt

The Ski Resort

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Mt Hutt is located about 80 km west of Christchurch, New Zealand, rising to the west of the Canterbury Plains in the South Island. Mt Hutt is home to the largest skiable terrain in the South Island with 3.65 square km. Offering excellent beginner skiing with a magic carpet and beginner area, good intermediate and advanced trails as well as outstanding designated black runs and large off-piste areas, the ski resort caters for the needs of both ski novices and avid skiers.

Ever Heard of Mount Shut?

Receiving about 4m of average snowfall per year, the season lasts from June to October with its access road being closed every now and then, giving the ski area the nickname Mount Shut. Along with Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, Mt Hutt is managed by NZSki. Three lifts, a slow zone, four freestyle terrain parks, more than 20 designated black runs, 4 advanced trails, 11 intermediate runs, and 4 beginner runs make for great days on the slopes with plenty of variety on offer.

Neat Dining Options

When you've worn yourself out with your adventure-of-choice for the day, there are cozy options to keep you occupied and full: Mt Hutt offers two great dining options, both located in the main base building. The Sky High Café is your go-to for fast and easy meals such as pizza, burgers, sandwiches, sushi, salads and excellent coffee. Huber's Hut is for those looking for comfort, who love to dine inside in front of the fire or outside on the sun deck. Homemade soups, pasta, mulled wine and hot chocolate are calling your name.

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Interesting facts

Must-Ski Runs

Longest Runs

International
Length: 1.2 miles
Vertical Drop: 2204.7 ft
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Videos

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Your Mountain is Calling - Mt Hutt Ski Field, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Mt Hutt 50th Celebration
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An Insider's Guide to Mt Hutt (Part a-Triple & Nor'West)
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Learn to Ski or Snowboard at Mt Hutt | Intro to Snow
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GoPro | Tom Fisher | Hot Laps | Skiing Mt Hutt

Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 1

Number of Ski Rental

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last update on 12 May 2025
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Contact

MT HUTT SKI AREA
Mt Hutt Station Road
7730
Methven
E-Mail
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Phone+64 3 308 5074

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,438 m - 2,086 m
Opening Day13 Jun 2025
Closing Day12 Oct 2025
Capacity 6900 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

5
3
2
Total 5

Skiable Terrain

40 km
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Length 40 km
Number of Slopes 25

Weather (2,086 m)

Webcams

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Snow Report

Rates

NZD175
1 day adult NZD175
1 day youth NZD105
1 day child free
All rates & fees