Snow Packages

Official transport supplier of Mt Hutt

Mt Hutt Ski Bus (operated by Methven Travel) provides seamless transport services to Mt Hutt Ski Area for skiers and snowboarders.

During the 2020 season we will be offering three services to Mt Hutt Ski Area; departing from Methven and Christchurch.
 

Methven - Mt Hutt Ski Area

Departs Methven daily 7.45am and 9.45am - Daily

Returning/departing from Mt Hutt - loading will start at 2.50pm for a 3.00pm departure.  The 3.00pm service will  not / can not depart until it has sufficient numbers.  Please be aware the 3.00pm service may not depart Mt Hutt until 4.15pm.  All final guests will depart at 4.15pm each afternoon

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Christchurch - Mt Hutt Ski Area

Departing at 7:00am on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays only.
Departs at 7.00am from the Christchurch Museum (Rolleston Ave), with subsequent pick up points from Church Corner (outside Countdown on Riccarton Road 7.10am) Hornby McDonalds (7.20am, opposite McDonalds - Hornby Bus stop, Main South Road, near Chalmers Street Bus Station), Rolly Inn Rolleston. We depart Mt Hutt Ski Area again at approx 4:00pm for Christchurch.

All subsequent pick-up point times are dependent on traffic on the day.

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Snowfun Experience will not be offered for the 2020 season.

Please come back and see us for this next season

A non-skiing, snow experience for those wanting to see and touch some snow! From Christchurch, our bus will transport you to Mt Hutt ski area, via the very scenic Rakaia River Gorge for photos. Once you arrive at Mt Hutt ski area, you can enjoy and have some fun in the snow, and enjoy your lunch at the mountains Hubers cafe.

Depart Mt Hutt for the township of Methven where you can explore this ski and farming town with its shops, cafes, and Agricultural & Alpine encounter which is included in the price.

Day trip Details:

* Christchurch Central Hotel Pick-Ups prior to 8.30am
* Rakaia Gorge Scenic Stop for Photos
* Lunch Supplied - Hubers Hut Cafe - Mt Hutt
* Methven Township visit
* Entry to the NZ Alpine & Agricultural Centre
* Transport

Costs:
$179 per Adult
$99 per child/youth (1-16 years)

*Tour operation in part or in whole is subject to weather conditions and factors outside of our control. Warm clothing is available for hire once at Mt Hutt Ski Area

Sturdy footwear required.

Kids 4 Free

Mt Hutt Ski Bus is part of Methven and Mt Hutt's Kids 4 Free campaign. On selected services, one full paying adult travelling to Mt Hutt entitles one child to a free fare. Please refer to the individual services for more detailed information on this campaign.

Large Groups

We are also able to provide ski bus transport for large groups. Please contact us for more information.

Our Drivers

Our drivers go through intensive in-house training to familiarise them with the ski field access road and to make sure chains are fitted properly.

Our Coaches

Our Coaches are set up for the Mt Hutt Ski Field Road with 3 sets of single Ice Breaker chains and a set of double chains for use on snow and ice.

Skis and boards are contained in lockers to prevent them getting dirty & dusty.
Our Coaches are equipped with special diesel heaters for the cold days to provide you with a comfortable experience on your journey to and from Mt Hutt.

Online Bookings / Tickets

Please use the green BOOK NOW buttons to book a Mt Hutt Ski Bus service online, or pop in and visit us at the Methven Travel office which is now located at the Methven Heritage Centre, 160 Main Street, Methven.