Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday
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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?

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Ski Package including Mountain Shuttles

This suggested tour costs from NZD$1,550 per person (twin share, low season)

Starts in Christchurch, finishes in Christchurch

5 days/4 nights

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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.

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Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday - Day 1
Welcome to Christchurch, gateway to the Southern Alps and Mt Hutt ski field

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.

Explore Methven

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.
Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday - Day 2
3 Day Intro to Snow Program for beginners with NZ Ski

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 Ski Field

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.

Clothing Rental with NZ Ski

Everything you need for Mt Hutt Skifield 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.
Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday - Day 3
Another Day Mt Hutt Ski Field

Now you know your way around Mt Hutt base its time to start exploring more of the ski field.

Clothing Rental with NZ Ski

Everything you need for Mt Hutt Skifield 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.
Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday - Day 4
Clothing Rental with NZ Ski

Everything you need for Mt Hutt Skifield 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.

Last Day Mt Hutt Ski Field

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.
Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday - Day 5
Explore Methven

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.

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