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