Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday
Head to Mt Hutt ski resort this winter and enjoy an amazing family ski getaway that everyone will love. With ski lift pass, rental equipment, kids ski school and lessons for the adults all included, what better way to start enjoying the snow than an all-inclusive holiday package?
Ski Package including Mountain Shuttles
This suggested tour costs from NZD$2,050 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Christchurch, finishes in Christchurch
5 days/4 nights
Motels
Customisable? YES
At a glance - Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, catch the shuttle from Christchurch Airport to Methven. Accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Day 2: Head to Mt Hutt for day 1 of your skiing adventure. Accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Day 3: Head to the mountain for another day where you'll progress in leaps and bounds. Accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Day 4: Enjoy a rest day in Methven. Accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Day 5: Catch the shuttle back to Christchurch Airport for your journey home.
Arrive into Christchurch, jumping off point for your South Island ski holiday. From here it’s less than 2 hours to Mt Hutt ski field. If time allows take a tour of Christchurch city before heading out of town.
You will be collected from either Christchurch Airport or your Christchurch accommodation and driven by shuttle to your Methven accommodation.
Methven, situated on the Inland Scenic Route 72, is both a summer and winter adventure wonderland. In winter the small rural village is bustling with people intent on spending as much time on the slopes of Mt Hutt ski field. When the snow melts, other activities take prominence, including walking, hot pools, hot air-ballooning or jet boating. Methven provides a good range of eating establishments and is a friendly town to spend some time in during your travels.
Your accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Contemporary architectural design melded with immaculate presentation, tasteful decor and breathtaking views of Mount Hutt and surrounding peaks makes Methven Motels and Apartments the place to stay in Methven.
Take the Mt Hutt Ski Bus from Methven to Mt Hutt Ski field. These coaches are equipped with features to ensure you enjoy a safe and warm journey to the mountain.
This 3-day package is designed for first-timers who have never tried skiing or snowboarding before. The three days do not have to be used consecutively, but you must return ski or snowboard hire when you are not skiing. You must also stick with your chosen discipline (skiing or snowboarding) for the duration of the program.
The Intro to Snow package includes:
Three days of lift passes (day 1 learners area lift pass & days 2 & 3 are full mountain lift access)
Three days of full-day group lessons
Three days of recreational ski or snowboard equipment hire
Mt Hutt has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort for seven years running at the World Ski Awards. A true alpine experience, with wide-open terrain, leg-burning runs, monster snowfalls, and spectacular views. You’ve not skied in New Zealand until you’ve skied Hutt!
Mt Hutt is your go-to for epic freestyle skiing and snowboarding with four terrain park zones featuring jumps and features for all abilities and with the Summit chairlift is an easy way to access great backcountry riding and skiing.
Mt Hutt offers 365 hectares of skiable terrain for you to explore, with the longest run, a lengthy 2km. With its mixture of 25% beginners, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced terrain there is a range of trails for everyone to conquer. Food and beverages are available at Sixteen10 Espresso Bar, Ski High Cafe, and Opuke Kai which offers mulled wine and an a la carte experience on the mountain, where you can recharge your batteries for your next run. For visitors to the South Island, it's easy to hire all the gear you need on the mountain, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. For the littlies, there is a licensed child's creche for 3 months to 5yrs and a snow sports school for both kids and adults who are finding their snow legs.
Everything you need for the Mt Hutt ski field is available directly on the mountain, no need to carry it all up. You'll find the latest gear, from clothing to equipment, and the on-site technicians keep it in top condition.
Please note: you can not hire out gloves, goggles, or sunglasses for hygiene reasons. Please bring your own or these items can be purchased from the retail outlets on each ski area, or in town.
Your accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Contemporary architectural design melded with immaculate presentation, tasteful decor and breathtaking views of Mount Hutt and surrounding peaks makes Methven Motels and Apartments the place to stay in Methven.
Take the Mt Hutt Ski Bus from Methven to Mt Hutt Ski field. These coaches are equipped with features to ensure you enjoy a safe and warm journey to the mountain.
Now you know your way around Mt Hutt base its time to start exploring more of the ski field.
Everything you need for the Mt Hutt ski field is available directly on the mountain, no need to carry it all up. You'll find the latest gear, from clothing to equipment, and the on-site technicians keep it in top condition.
Please note: you can not hire out gloves, goggles, or sunglasses for hygiene reasons. Please bring your own or these items can be purchased from the retail outlets on each ski area, or in town.
Your accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Contemporary architectural design melded with immaculate presentation, tasteful decor and breathtaking views of Mount Hutt and surrounding peaks makes Methven Motels and Apartments the place to stay in Methven. Take the Mt Hutt Ski Bus from Methven to Mt Hutt Ski field. These coaches are equipped with features to ensure you enjoy a safe and warm journey to the mountain.
Everything you need for the Mt Hutt ski field is available directly on the mountain, no need to carry it all up. You'll find the latest gear, from clothing to equipment, and the on-site technicians keep it in top condition.
Please note: you can not hire out gloves, goggles, or sunglasses for hygiene reasons. Please bring your own or these items can be purchased from the retail outlets on each ski area, or in town.
It's now or never.... ensure you tick off all the runs you want to get in today and why not soak in the views and your body at the same time in New Zealand's highest altitude spa pool at the top of the summit six chair.
Your accommodation: Methven Motels and Apartments
Contemporary architectural design melded with immaculate presentation, tasteful decor and breathtaking views of Mount Hutt and surrounding peaks makes Methven Motels and Apartments the place to stay in Methven.
You will be collected from your Methven accommodation and driven by shuttle to Christchurch Airport or your Christchurch accommodation.
Christchurch known in Māori as Ōtautahi, is the largest metro area in the South Island. Commonly referred to as New Zealand's "Garden City", Christchurch is home to one of the biggest public parks in the country, and beautiful botanic gardens. The city was hit with devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, now the city crosses the line between its English heritage and a new modern archetecture. To take in some arts and culture, pay a visit to the Canterbury Museum or the Christchurch Art Gallery. Take a step back in time with a tram around the city or punt along the Avon River. If tasting your way around the city is your means of travel, try out a cultural eating tour. A short drive from the CBD will lead you to the outskirts of the Banks Peninsula beachside suburb of Sumner or through the tunnel to Lyttleton Harbour which hosts fantastic markets on Saturday mornings.
