Day 1: Christchurch
Stay at the Millennium Hotel
centrally located in iconic Cathedral Square, immediately adjacent
to the Cathedral. This 5 star luxury hotel is the perfect place to
relax before hitting the slopes tomorrow.
Dinner tonight is at the Curators House, an elegant
restaurant serving fresh New Zealand food. Only a short walk or
taxi ride from your accommodation, it is a superb venue to dine and
absorb the stunning surrounds of the Christchurch Botanical
Gardens.
Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Hutt
Starting your day with breakfast at The Millennium, 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! For vehicle hire try, Apex, JUCY
Rentals, Europcar, Avis, Hertz.
*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, 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 Highly 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 3: 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 drop off back to Terrace
Downs, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at either Tilley's Bar &
Brasserie or the new Pizzeria, The Grill - 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.
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.