Day 1: Christchurch to Mt Hutt
Start your day with breakfast at your accommodation, then head off bright
and early to get the most out of your day on the Mountain!
Hiring a car or a 4WD is a great way to travel. Mt Hutt
opens at 9.00am and it will take you just over 90mins to get there
from Christchurch - be sure to take in the beautiful high country
scenery along the way! *If you are driving always drive
with caution as snow and ice may exist and be hard to see! Follow
all road signs, and please check weather reports for road
conditions prior to travelling.
Once you arrive, grab your skis or board and start experiencing
the amazing variety of terrain that is on offer at Mt Hutt.
A great place to start is with the award-winning Snow Sports
School, which you can join for a morning lesson and then test out
your new skills in the afternoon. Extreme skiers and riders can
head for the steeper challenges of the double black diamond runs of
the South Face, while intermediates take on some of the widest
groomed slopes in the country and novices can enjoy the dedicated
beginner areas and novice trails.
Remember to take a break for lunch! Relax and kick back at
either the Ski High Café or go for the premier high country
restaurant, Huber's Hutt. Both enjoy fantastic views of either the
mountain, or the stunning Canterbury plains. Once full and
refreshed it's time to hit the slopes again for some afternoon
fun.
Tonight stay at Terrace Downs Resort. A unique New
Zealand getaway destination perched on the edge of the spectacular
Rakaia River with stunning views up to Mt Hutt. Before dinner, ease
tired muscles with a relaxing massage from one of the experienced
team at THE SPA, designed to rejuvenate
your mind, body and soul - a great way to unwind from the day and
feel ready to go for more action on the snow tomorrow.
Treat yourself to a simply exceptional dining experience at the
resort's award winning Avoca Fine Dining restaurant.
Before sunset enjoy majestic views in the warm, relaxing
restaurant, where specialties include succulent Rakaia River
salmon, tender lamb, and New Zealand raised venison.
Day 2: Ski, Snow and Jet-boating!
After a hearty cooked breakfast, you will be picked up from Terrace
Downs Resort by Mt Hutt Helicopters.
Soon after climbing onboard you will be soaring high above alpine
lakes and river systems. From this angle you will truly be able to
take in the beauty of New Zealand's Southern Alps. This exciting
trip also lets you experience the thrill of
Heliskiing/Heliboarding!
After your helicopter drops you off back at Terrace
Downs, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at either Tilley's Bar &
Brasserie or The Grill Pizzeria which enjoys views over the
Resort's Championship 18-hole golf course.
Before you begin your 90 minute drive back to Christchurch,
now's a great time to get a taste of what else is on offer in this
region. Jump on the The Discovery Jet for an
adrenalin-pumping experience along the ever-changing Rakaia River.
The drivers know the river like the back of their hand, are keen to
share all its treasures and tales, and provide you with access to
spots others can only dream of.
Key Links
- The Christchurch i-SITE is your ultimate
source of itinerary advice and trusted local knowledge. They offer
a FREE booking service for accommodation, activities and transport
throughout Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand.
- Being New Zealand's largest independent car rental company,
Apex Car Rentals offers a large fleet of new and late model car
hire options. Contact Apex for car rental
information and booking.