Mount Hutt Ski Area

NZ flag Methven, Canterbury

Mount Hutt Ski Area is a ski resort in Methven, Canterbury, NZ. It has 21 km of pistes, 5 lifts, elevation up to 1741 m. Slopes break down into 3 km beginner, 6 km intermediate, 11 km advanced.

Slopes
20.9 km
Lifts
5
Elevation
1080–1741 m
661 m vertical
Country
NZ flag NZ
3,000 pers/h uphill Faces: S
Slopes by difficulty
advanced 7.1 km
intermediate 6.0 km
expert 4.3 km
easy 2.3 km
unknown 770 m
novice 380 m
Lifts by type
chair lift · 3magic carpet · 2
Official site
-43.49187, 171.53638
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • CHC Christchurch International Airport 80 km · ~1h 58m
  • TIU Timaru Airport 94 km · ~2h 18m
  • HKK Hokitika Airfield 97 km · ~2h 23m

Nearest cities

  • NZ flag Ashburton (21,600) 48 km
  • NZ flag Rolleston (34,100) 69 km
  • NZ flag Rangiora (19,300) 87 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Mount Hutt Ski Area have?

Mount Hutt Ski Area has 5 ski lifts — 3 chair lift, 2 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Mount Hutt Ski Area?

Mount Hutt Ski Area has 20.9 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Mount Hutt Ski Area?

The highest lift-served point at Mount Hutt Ski Area is around 1741 m.

Where is Mount Hutt Ski Area located?

Mount Hutt Ski Area is located in Methven, Canterbury, NZ.

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