Mt Hutt Ski Area

  Mt Hutt Ski Area is defined by its
  genuine Kiwi atmosphere.

  With one of the best mixes of
  mountain terrain in NZ, Mt Hutt
  is a must-do when visiting
  Methven and the Canterbury
  region. Views from one of the
  highest lift access points in the
  country are breathtaking.

  The award winning Snowsports
  School and excellent facilities
  for learner skiers make Mt Hutt
  a popular choice for beginners
  as well as intermediate and
  advanced skiers and
  snowboarders.

  Children aged six and under ski
  for free at Mt Hutt and a licensed
  Skiwiland Crèche and kids'
  facilities are also available.

  Twenty five percent of Mt Hutt's
  terrain is dedicated to beginners,
  while 50 percent is accessible to
  intermediate skiers and riders
  and a further 25 percent suitable
  for advanced levels.

  Forty-two hectares are serviced
  by sophisticated snowmaking
  machinery.

  Mt Hutt Ski Area, open early June
  to late October, is just over one
  hour’s drive from Christchurch
  and a 35-minute drive from
  Methven.

Heliskiing & Heliboarding

  Four local businesses provide
  access to an amazing variety
  of helicopter-accessed terrain.

  With thousands of kilometres of
  mountain and named runs to
  roam, there’s scope here for all
  standards of skiers & boarders!

  >> Helipark NZ
  >> Methven Heliski
  >> Mt Hutt Heliski
  >> Southern Alps Heliski

Porters Ski Area

  Porters is the closest ski area
  to Christchurch and its terrain 
  varies from easily accessible
  beginner/intermediate slopes
  accessed via magic carpet &
  platter lifts, to a wealth of
  intermediate & advanced
  terrain, accessible by T-bar lifts.

  Laid-back, affordable and
  home to two of NZ's legendary
  runs, Porters is just over an 
  hours drive from Methven.

Back Country Skiing

  Back country skiing is for those
  in the pursuit of fresh fallen
  snow "powder" or snow which
  has not been touched.

  There are several options to
  access this terrain in the
  Methven area: outside of a ski
  resorts boundaries, or single / 
  multi-day trips with snow
  camping or staying in mountain
  huts where available. Hazards
  do exist in the back country so
  having a guide can be very
  useful.

The Club Fields

  Canterbury "Club Fields" are
  ski areas operated by small ski
  clubs for their members,
  however anyone is welcome.

  They aren't intended for the
  weak hearted, some effort will
  be required – you won’t see
  any chairlifts here!

  >> Broken River
  >> Craigieburn
  >> Mt Cheeseman
  >> Mt Olympus
  >> Temple Basin