Mount Hutt
Mount Hutt, New Zealand
Mount Hutt has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is mainly clear, with a high near 5°C and a low around -3°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 486 m · 1,590 ft of vertical drop. The Mount Hutt ski season runs from June 27, 2026 to October 11, 2026.
Snow forecast
-1°Windpack4°Slush
5°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,600 m · 5,250 ft
- Summit · The Summit
- 2,086 m · 6,840 ft
- Vertical drop
- 486 m · 1,590 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jun 27 – Oct 11
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Season passes
Mount Hutt is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
Official Getting Here: free car parking and drop-off zone at base; five car parks—Carparks 1 & 2 closest to base, Carparks 3 (Rakaia Saddle), 4 (Zed Creek) and 5 (Info Booth) further down the 14 km unsealed access road. Free ski shuttle between overflow lots and base when overflow is operating (not to/from Info Booth / carpark 5). Carpool Priority Days may gate upper lots by occupancy. Chains must always be carried. No day-parking $ published—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Mount Hutt open for the season?
- Mount Hutt's ski season runs from June 27, 2026 to October 11, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Mount Hutt?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Mount Hutt open right now?
- Yes — Mount Hutt is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Mount Hutt?
- Yes — Mount Hutt has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Is Mount Hutt on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Mount Hutt is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Mount Hutt and how high is it?
- Mount Hutt is a ski resort in Mount Hutt, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,600 m · 5,250 ft, rising to a summit of 2,086 m · 6,840 ft at The Summit, giving a vertical drop of 486 m · 1,590 ft.