New Zealand · Oceania
Mount Hutt
New Zealand's most snowsure mountain above the Canterbury Plains — fastest lift in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ikon PassVisit resort website →
Base Elev
5,741 ft
Summit
7,247 ft
Vertical
1,970 ft
Acres
900
Trails
35
Lifts
6
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Season
Opens
Late June
Closes
Late October
Season Length
110 days
Full Open
Late July
ChristmasDec 25
Off-seasonNew Year'sJan 1
Off-seasonSpring BreakPeak season
85%Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
170"avg annual snowfall
Optimal window
Jul 15 – Sep 30
JulyAugustSeptember
Terrain Profile
Vertical
1,970 ft
Acres
900
Trails
35
Lifts
6
Beginner25%
Intermediate45%
Advanced30%
Best for
Southern Hemisphere powderCanterbury viewsWind-sheltered runsAccess from Christchurch
Quick Facts
RegionCanterbury
CountryNew Zealand
HemisphereSouthern
Base elevation5,741 ft
Summit7,247 ft
Vertical1,970 ft
Total acres900
Annual snowfall170"
SeasonLate June – Late October
Walk-up ticket~$95
Pass
Ikon Pass
Optimal window
Jul 15 – Sep 30
JulyAugustSeptember
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