Ski & Snow Magazine

egions: canterbury
mt hutt
With a new 8 seater planned for this year, you will now have
greater access to the wide open terrain of Mt Hutt. With three
chairlifts and two surface lifts covering the 365 hectares,
there’s loads of accessible terrain for all levels and plenty of
off-piste lines for advanced skiiers. Mt Hutt has been voted
NZ’s best ski resort six years running at the World Ski Awards.
There are multiple terrain parks for different ability levels.
Part of the Superpass which gives you access to ski at
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Mt Hutt ski areas.
Locale: One of the closest ski fields to Christchurch
airport, only an hour and a half drive away and only half
an hour from Methven.
Season: June 11th – October 17th
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):
Full day adult lift pass: $139.00
Full day child lift pass: $74.00
Terrain: 11% beginner - 37% intermediate
32% advanced - 20% expert
On mountain facilities: Two restaurants, café, two bars,
rental department, ski and board lessons, toboggans,
sightseeing, snow shop,
Insider scoop: Don’t forget your togs so you can soak
up the views from the highest altitude Alpine spa in NZ.
Accessible from the Summit Six Chairlift.
mt olympus
Set in a high, south-facing basin at the southern end of
Craigieburn Range, Mt Olympus club field is named for the
2096m peak that overlooks the ski area. Four high-capacity
rope tows access 60 hectares of skiable terrain and if you are
willing to hike there’s plenty more area available, and this is
where some of the best skiing can be found.
The crowds are minimal due to the location, and this is a
proud groomer-free zone, so it’s all about embracing what
mother nature provides.
Locale: Situated one and a half - two hours west of
Christchurch.
Season: Early July – sometime in October.
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):
Full day adult lift pass: $80.00 (members $40.00)
Full day child lift pass: $40.00 (members $20.00)
Terrain: Beginner 10% - Intermediate 55%
Advanced/expert 45%
On mountain facilities: Day lodge at Top hut, with
kitchen and dining area. Shop selling basics such as
lift passes, sun-screen and drinks.
Insider scoop: You can stay at the Top Hut, one of the
highest accommodation places in NZ with the highest
hot tup in the country.
mt cheeseman
broken
river
Founded in 1929, this is the closest ski club
field to Christchurch, this friendly ski area
promotes fun, family environment with both
groomed and off-piste terrain for all ability
levels.
With a rope tow and two T bars to access infield
runs, you can also hike to get to some
adventurous backcountry terrain.
treble cone
cardrona
coronet peak
Locale: Only 90 minutes drive from
Christchurch.
Season: Early July - October
Ticket prices at time of printing
(May 2021):
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00
Full day child lift pass: FREE for 10
years and under
Terrain: Beginner 15% - Intermediate
50% - Advanced/expert 35%
On mountain facilities: Day lodge, Full
rental, ski and board instruction, licensed
café and on mountain accommodation
options.
Insider scoop: Kids under 10 ski for
free!
rainbow
hamner springs
temple basin
craigieburn
mt olympus
porters
fox peak
snow farm
the remarkables
roundhill
manganui
mt dobson
mt lyford
broken river
mt cheeseman
mt hutt
turoa
SNOWPLANET
whakapapa
tukino
A club field for the adventurous with a remote
backcountry feel and great ski terrain.
Serviced by three high capacity rope-tows
and two learner rope tows, the 175 hectares
offers excellent hiking and touring options.
There are two main basins, one offering more
of a variety of terrain, the other for the more
advanced rider.
It has excellent powder, varied terrain and a
laid-back social community atmosphere. It
also offers night skiing which is scheduled
regularly.
Locale: In the Craigieburn Range,
adjacent to the Craigieburn Valley
Ski area, 90 minutes north-west of
Christchurch. Park your car and get the
Tyndall Tram to the ticket office.
Season: Late June to early October
Ticket prices at time of printing (May
2021):
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00 (members
get discounted rates)
Full day child lift pass: FREE for under
13s.
Terrain: Beginner 5% - Intermediate
50% - Advanced/expert 45%
On mountain facilities: Ski and board
lessons, accommodation, Kitchen
facilities and BBQ at Palmer Lodge,
craft-brewed beer and cider on tap at
Palmer Lodge.
Insider scoop: Catch the alpine rail up
through picturesque beech forest for an
unusual access to the mountain.
Broken River - Facebook
porters
Formerly known as Porter Heights, this former
club field has become a commercial ski resort
and the 285 hectares offers a cozy feel. There
are plenty of easily accessed out of bounds
bowls that extend the playground further.
Porters offers one quad chair, 3 T-Bars and
one platter.
Leftover from the club field days is the club-run
accommodation half-way down the access
road. From here excellent mountain bike flow
trails are accessible during the summer.
Locale: The closest ski field to
Christchurch, only 99km to the
northwest. The closest town is
Springfield, only 33km away.
Season: Late June to early October
Ticket prices at time of printing
(May 2021):
Full day adult lift pass: $99.00
Full day child lift pass: FREE! Youth
pass $89.00
Terrain: Beginner 15% - Intermediate
40% - Advanced/expert 45%
On mountain facilities: Ski hire, ski
school, café, shop, day lodge
Insider scoop: Kids under 11 ski free!
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