Heart of the Southern Alps

Views from the top of Mt Hutt are breathtaking. On a clear day you can see all the way across the patch-worked Canterbury Plains out to the Pacific Ocean in one direction and into the heart of the Southern Alps in the other.

At 2086m Mt Hutt has one of the largest vertical drops in the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain ranging from long, super wide groomed runs to double black diamond chutes. Regarded as New Zealand's true high-country ski area, Mt Hutt has a laid back attitude and hospitality to match. There is a well developed trail network suited to all snow lovers from the total beginner through to the world's top pro racers and riders.

The Kiwi atmosphere is evident everywhere, particularly in the parking lot where Cantabrians regularly set up portable BBQ's for an informal lunch. Facilities and service are world class with modern, high speed chairlifts, the Tararua Real Iced Coffee (TRIC) 10,000sqm terrain park and Dirty Dog beginner/novice park and a warm, comfortable base building.

Children from ages 2 to 17 are supervised in a variety of programs from the Skiwiland Early Learning Centre through to advanced ski and snowboard training programs in the Kruiser Squad. The natural bowl of the main ski area makes it easy to keep track of family members from the sunny deck. And at just over an hour's drive from Christchurch International Airport, Mt Hutt is easily accessible from anywhere in Australasia.