Activities & Tours
Mt Hutt has a few activities to do other than just the lift accessed skiing. Methven and the nearby area also offer various things to do in case Mt Hutt becomes “Mt Shut”.
Heli Skiing at Mt Hutt and near Methven
You can heli-ski from Mt Hutt with
Mt Hutt Helicopters who offer a range of heliski and
scenic flight options from Mt Hutt and Methven. From Mt Hutt they offer single runs or a 3 run package. The operation is owned and operated by
Methven Heliski so it’s a reputable company. The heli skiing season is fairly short and is generally doesn’t start until late July or early August.
Apart from Methven Heli-ski, another nearby heli skiing company is
Helipark. Also suitable for the budget conscious powderhound, this is a fabulously unique heli skiing experience because it’s only semi guided. If you want support from the guides or want to ski mellow bowls you can, or if you want to squeeze through chutes and huck off rocks you can go for it! The guides are there to watch your back for safety considerations, but they are not on your back. See our
review of Helipark for more information.
Family Activities
A popular family activity at Mt Hutt is tobogganing on the slope adjoining the magic carpet run. For other family activities in the area, see the
Methven activities page.
Adventure Activities
Mt Hutt has bungy jumping on-mountain off Kea Rock with Mt Hutt Bungy. The costs are cheaper than what you’d find around Queenstown, and they can also offer the unique experience of a bungy off a jump ramp with your skis or snowboard on. Crazy Kiwis!
Other activities in the area include hot air ballooning, but if
Mt Hutt is shut due to windy conditions then this won’t be operating either. Similarly skydiving is not a useful down-day activity as it only operates on no wind days with good visibility.
If you need an adventure activity on bad weather days, go jet-boating.
Other Activities
See
Methven activities for more information and other ideas regarding things to do in the area.
Mt Hutt Activities & Tours Listings
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Helipark Mt Potts
The ski resort without any lifts; just a helicopter and a handful of Powderhound friends. Pay as you go. You cant miss this whilst in Methven / Mt Hutt.
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Rakaia Gorge Jetboats
Take a thrilling jetboat ride on the pristine Rakaia River Gorge. Only 15 minutes drive from Methven. A fabulous 30 minute tour.
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Aoraki Ballooning Safaris
Treat yourself to a majestic balloon flight across the spectacular Canterbury Plains. Finish with a champagne breakfast and still get a full day of skiing in at Mt Hutt or Helipark.
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Sky Diving NZ
The experience of a lifetime; freefall at speeds of up to 200 kph & enjoy breathtaking views of Mt Hutt & Canterbury Plains. Tandem sky diving is available 7 days a week.
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4X4 New Zealand - Wilderness Tours
4X4 backcountry wilderness expeditions. Operate summer & winter. Half-day, full-day and multi-day tour options. Individuals, groups or private charters.
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