Latest Earthquake News Business as usual at Abisko Lodge and Methven. Mt Hutt Ski field is fully operation following the Christchurch and Darfield earthquake. Christchurch International Airport is fully operational. We had a significant shake in the Lodge, other than two wine glasses and a nice vase breaking, we have no damage to report. All guests were "shaken - but not stirred" by the whole event.   Latest review on Trip Advisor "A friendly and relaxed atmosphere, everything you need after a hard day skiing the Southern Alps. Leunne and Alex were the hosts which made our trip, going above and beyond what we needed for our skiing holiday (to the point of setting up a ski waxing station in the apartment foyer for our skis). The apartment rooms were spacious and"... Cgell86. July 28, 2010. [read more on Trip Advisor]   Snow Reports Updated: 5/09/10   Mt Hutt: - 205cm base. CLOSED. Overcast. Strong winds in the base area. Gale force winds on the ridgeline. Base 0.4 deg C , summit -5.2 deg C. Visibility excellent.   Porters: - 190cm base. CLOSED. Very strong winds.   Craigiburn Valley: - See Craigiburn Valley website for full report.   Mt Cheeseman: - See Mt Cheeseman website for full report.   Broken River: - See Broken River website for full report.   Mt Olympus: - See Mt Olympus website for full report.

Abisko Lodge, Apartments and Campground offer Methven (Mt Hutt) motel style accommodation options close to the foothills of Mt Hutt, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. Mt Hutt Ski Area is one of New Zealand's most popular ski areas with its close proximity to Christchurch, over 680m (2240ft) of vertical and annual average snowfall of 4m (13ft).

Just overone hour's comfortable drive from Christchurch International Airport, Abisko Lodge motel style accommodation offers travellers a wide range of accomodation to suit most budgets. A Google map is included on Our Location page for your convenience or you can print directions from this Google map.

How you relax is up to you. For in-house lodge guests we have a small exchange library available and a quiet area to read. You may choose to play one of the variety of board and card games available or you may prefer to indulge yourself by just relaxing and unwinding in the on-site Jacuzzi spa pool or sauna after a hard day skiing or snowboarding the Mt Hutt ski field.

Staying in touch is a breeze with the high speed broadband internet caf complete with Skype headphones and web cams. Have your own laptop? Not a problem as Abisko Lodge also has reliable high speed broadband Wi-Fi (wireless) and LAN cables, so there is no excuse for not sending your holiday snaps back home.

A separate lounge area for the campground will ensure all our guests have a nice place to relax. A second broadband internet caf, with 24/7 access, complete with Skype headphones and web cams has been installed, so campground guests can also stay in touch.

The heated lounge with television and library makes a comfortable place to relax-a-while. Reliable high speed broadband Wi-Fi (wireless) is available throughout the camping area, for those with laptops, iPhones or Blackberry's. You are sure to enjoy your stay in Methven, Mt Hutt Village the heart of an Amazing Space

Contact Abisko Lodge now for more information on Methven, Mt Hutt motel style lodge and apartment accommodation or about camping in the campground we are sure to have an option that will best suit you, or click here to make a booking.

(Please note:All bookings on our website are commission free and booking fee free - the price you are quoted is what you will pay and includes 12.5% GSTand credit card fees).

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