Canterbury is New Zealand's most diverse ski and snowboard destination. Mt Hutt and a number of smaller can easily be reached from Christchurch, Methven or Hanmer Springs. These towns also has plenty to offer when you are not on the ski field...
Mt Hutt offers some of the best skiing, heli-skiing and snowboarding in the Southern Hemisphere, for beginners right through to the most advanced. Snow making equipment ensures a long and reliable season from June to October. Mt Hutt is the closest skifield to Christchurch, only 30 minutes from Methven, and 90 minutes from Christchurch City.
Use NZ Superpass coupons to ski or board New Zealand's 3 premier ski areas, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt, along with 8 other ski areas. You could also choose to explore the picturesque regions of Queenstown, Methven & Canterbury with over 100 activities on offer.
With a top elevation of 2000 metres, Porter Heights is endowed with regular natural snow providing some of the best snow conditions for skiers and boarders. Being just 89 kilometres from Christchurch airport and approximately a one hour drive from the Garden City, Porter Heights is the closest ski area to Christchurch.
www.0800snow.co.nz provides information about all the top skiing areas in the South Island. There is information about individual ski fields, and where to find accommodation close by.
At Alpine Heli Ski Ltd we are driven by a passion for deep snow, maximum freedom and chasing the ultimate alpine adventure. Our backyard is the Southern Alps of New Zealand. We provide outstanding day, multiday and private charter Heli Ski/Boarding on spectacular untouched alpine terrain surrounding the world renowned adventure travel destinations of Queenstown, Wanaka and Canterbury.
This ideal location promises lots of snow and fabulous skiing and snowboarding. The ski runs at Hanmer Ski Area are brilliant for all stages of skiers, but especially anyone of intermediate grade who'll literally discover a mountain of fun.
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