Mount Hutt has a long ski season, which combined with its close proximity to Christchurch ensures that it is a busy resort, both with skiers and snowboarders.
The resort has an average 4m snowfall and features four freestyle terrain parks and a skiable area of 365 hectares (with snow-making covering 44 hectares) and the longest ski run is 2km-long.
A one-day lift pass costs $99 or $50 if you want a pass restricted to beginners lifts.