| If you plan on going skiing for a weekend in the | | | | If you are taking the self drive option from |
| South Island of New Zealand you might like to | | | | Christchurch to Mt Hutt, you will pass through the |
| consider going to Mt Hutt located at the foot of the | | | | town of Methven which is just 25 km's from Mt Hutt. |
| Southern Alps around 2086m above sea level and | | | | Methven has a range of hotels which often have |
| approximately 90 minutes drive from Christchurch | | | | deals on offer where you can (for instance) get a ski |
| (Chch). | | | | & accommodation package at a discounted rate. |
| Mt Hutt is one of the many popular ski destinations in | | | | This can save you money and time waiting up the |
| the South Island, along with Coronet Peak, Cadrona | | | | mountain to buy your tickets. Also with Methven |
| and The Remarkables near Queenstown. Flying to | | | | being close to Mt Hutt you don't have to worry |
| Chch is cheaper with flight prices as much as half the | | | | about driving back to Chch, when you might be |
| price when compared to Queenstown. Also with, | | | | weary from your day. |
| Christchurch being the largest city in the South Island, | | | | If you are catching the daily Shuttle back to |
| it tends to have more flights scheduled, compared | | | | Christchurch it's a good idea to find an |
| with the likes of flights to Queenstown ex Auckland, | | | | accommodation provider close to where you will get |
| for example. | | | | picked up and dropped off each day. This limits the |
| Flying to Chch is also a better option in terms of | | | | amount of time you spend traveling to and from |
| flight times, if you plan on going skiing for a | | | | your destination. There are plenty of hotel |
| weekend, as you could fly earlier in the morning and | | | | accommodation options in Chch, some offering short |
| leave later in the day back to Auckland, thus giving | | | | stay rates in affiliation with some of the air lines. |
| you more time on the slopes. | | | | If you are taking off on an unexpected weekend of |
| You will need to take into consideration where you | | | | skiing, a good option is to check out some of the last |
| are going to stay. With so many options available | | | | minute accommodation websites for deals on |
| including hotels, motels and self contained | | | | Christchurch hotel rates as many (in the normal |
| apartments, your choices are endless, here are some | | | | course of business) do not sell all of their rooms and |
| reasons why booking a hotel for your ski trip is a | | | | often have these on offer on last minute |
| great idea: | | | | accommodation websites at a discounted rate of up |
| - They are a more luxurious accommodation option | | | | to 60%. This is a great option if bad weather has |
| and tend to offer services and facilities such as a Bar | | | | been predicted too, as it provides you with the |
| & Restaurant - which means you don't have to | | | | option of booking your accommodation at the very |
| worry about cooking and cleaning up. | | | | last minute. |
| - Beauty Spa's - where you can get a massage, | | | | This is a win-win situation as the providers gets to |
| perfect for your weary muscles after a day up the | | | | sell another room and you get a discount. |
| mountain! | | | | So, wherever you choose to stay on your |
| - And in many cases a heated pool and spa. | | | | Christchurch Ski holiday, you can be sure to find a |
| Of course each differs so it depends on what | | | | hotel that lets you sit back, relax and enjoy the |
| facilities or services you would like. | | | | atmosphere. |