Pacific Blue Ski Canterbury

Mt Hutt Ski Fields

If you haven't experienced the best ski conditions available on the Canterbury slopes in the last ten years yet, what are you waiting for! Make the most of this phenomenal season and our great low fares to Christchurch by treating yourself to a spring ski escape.

With 8 ski areas boasting beginner slopes through to access to back-country terrain within just 90 minutes drive of the Christchurch City centre, a winter ski getaway to Christchurch offers convenience and variety that allows you to tailor your experience exactly as you choose. Check out the Canterbury Mountain Location Map.

At 2086m Mt Hutt has one of the largest vertical drops in the South Island and the greatest variety of terrain ranging from long, super-wide groomed runs to double black diamond chutes.

Offering one of the longest snow seasons in New Zealand, Mt Hutt also boasts a well developed trail network suited to all snow lovers from the total beginner through to the world’s top pro racers and riders. Mt Hutt welcomes families and children from ages 2 to 17 are supervised in a variety of programmes from the Skiwiland Early Learning Centre through to advanced ski and snowboard training programmes. Children aged six and under enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season!

If boutique mountain ski fields are your thing, you can’t go past a Licence to Chill Pass, with options for every budget, ability and preference level. As well as offering great value and flexibility, you can pick ‘n’ mix with an anytime all-season pass that access up to 11 club ski areas stretching from Kaikoura in the North to Lake Tekapo in the South. Learn more about skiing in New Zealand.

Did you know Pacific Blue has more than 60 flights into Christchurch per week? That’s more than 10,000 seats every week*. Velocity members can earn and redeem points each time they fly – with such great frequency, you could easily accrue enough points for a return trip before the season’s out! Join free now (if you haven’t already). And did you know that Pacific Blue offers ski bunnies travelling with us a refreshing break on ski/snowboarding baggage to help you on your way? What are you waiting for?

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Europcar Ski Package includes:	FREE snow chains FREE ski racks FREE snow protection cover Up to 50% discounted lift passes included to Mount Hutt (Christchurch), Remarkables (Queenstown) and Coronet Peak (Queenstown)

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CHRISTCHURCH:

Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Hotel

The Heritage Christchurch Hotel

All Seasons Christchurch

From $99*

From $80*

From $125*

From $69*

METHVEN:

Terrace Downs High Country Resort

From $250*

AKAROA:

Akaroa Country Cottages

La Rive Motel Akaroa

From $105*

From $89*

HANMER SPRINGS:

Drifters Inn

Select Braemar Lodge & Spa

Hanmer View Bed and Breakfast

Heritage Hanmer Springs

From $100*

From $157*

From $112*

From $136*

TIMARU:

Grosvenor Hotel Timaru

Aspen on King Timaru

Avenue Motor Lodge Timaru

From $69*

From $93*

From $99*

LAKE TEKAPO:

Peppers Bluewater Resort Tekapo

The Godley Resort Hotel Tekapo

From $205*

From $100*

*All hotel prices per room, per night, based on two people sharing a twin/double room, including tax, unless otherwise stated. Rates are subject to availability and may not be valid for peak periods such as public holidays or events. Please check individual hotel Terms and Conditions at time of booking.