Transport
Airport Transfers
Methven Travel provides regular transport services to and from Methven and Christchurch Airport and surrounding hotels along with the Mt Hutt Ski Bus and a pick up service for Te Araroa trail walkers.
During the winter ski season, a daily shuttle service as follows:
- Methven to Christchurch Airport – 7 days
12.30 pm | Arrives at Christchurch Airport at 1.45 pm - Christchurch Airport to Methven – 7 days
10.00 am | Arrives at Methven at 11:15 am
From October 14 the Summer Timetable starts and transfers operate on a casual basis.
You will need to contact them direct to discuss your requirements.
Mt Hutt Ski Bus
Methven Travel provide daily transport to Mt Hutt Ski Area from Methven during the winter period.
- Methven to Mt Hutt Ski Bus Schedule: Departs Methven
– 7:45 a.m. arrives at Mt Hutt approx. 8:30 a.m.
– 9:45 a.m. arrives at Mt Hutt approx. 10:30 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m. (weekends and school holidays only) arrives at Mt Hutt approx. 12.15 p.m.
Departs Mt Hutt3:00pm departs Mt Hutt and arrives Methven approx 3.45pm (subject to numbers)
4.15pm departs Mt Hutt and arrives Methven approx 5pm
Snowman Shuttles
Snowman Shuttles operates services to Mt Hutt from Christchurch every day the mountain is open. They depart the Christchurch Bus Interchange at 7:00am with additional pick up locations at Church Corner, and Rolleston.
Snow Express
Group transport to Mt Hutt, Mt Lyford and Porters Heights from all over Canterbury – with Snow Express.
Looking for a hassle-free way to get to Mt Hutt, Mt Lyford or Porters Heights for your group? No parking stress, no fitting snow chains in the cold. Just a smooth, comfortable ride with experienced, professional drivers who know these roads inside and out.
They operate a 22-seat Toyota Coaster with high-quality snow chains, custom built ski and snowboard rack, and plenty of space for gear and chilli bins. They even have EFTPOS on board and cell phone charging ports to keep you powered up.
