Additional Services Available

Here at Abisko Lodge, we know you are on holidays, we know you want us to arrange everything for you – and we are happy to do this.

Below you will find a cache of products, activities and services that are available through our office.

You can pre-book any of these activities and we will book you in direct with the provider – bit like a travel agent.

All prices are in New Zealand currency and includes GST.

Continental breakfast – $12 pp/pd

Our continental breakfast includes:-
Selection of Dilmah Teas, fresh brewed coffee, fruit juice, toast, jams & spreads, selection of breakfast cereals, fruit, cinnamon porridge (oatmeal), yoghurt and muffins (seasonal availability).
Availability: All year.

Still hungry, why not add our

Big Breakfast – $22 pp/pd

Our big breakfast includes: -
Eggs (Fried, poached or scrambled), bacon and hash browns and all the continental spread is included also.
Need more, why not add Mushrooms ($2), Gourmet Sausages ($2), Baked Beans ($2)
Availability: All year.

Spa or Sauna – $15 per 30 minute

Soak up the warmth after a hard days skiing or boarding, let the bubbles sooth your aching muscles.
Maximum number of guests included = 6
Availability: All year.

WiFi internet Access.

A dedicated WiFi hotspot is located throughout our complex.
Log-on and log-off as many times as you like until your time is all used. Can also cater for multiple users. Works well with iPhones and iPads.
1hr WiFi – $ 5
2hr WiFi – $ 9
4hr WiFi – $ 15
8hr WiFi – $ 30
20hr WiFi – $ 50
50hr WiFi – $ 90
Availability: All year.

Airport and City Transfers

We can arrange pick-up and drop or transfers between Abisko Lodge and the Christchurch International Airport or the City Centre (for shopping).

Note: Reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Methven Travel Summer Timetable 2011

METHVEN TO CHRISTCHURCH CITY AND AIRPORT
Departs Methven		Arrives Cathedral Square	Arrives Airport
Monday	9.00am		10.15am
Wednesday	9.00am		10.15am
Friday	9.00pm		10.15am

CHRISTCHURCH CITY AND AIRPORT TO METHVEN
Departs Cathedral Square		Departs Airport	Arrives Methven
Monday	no svc	12.30pm	2.30pm
Wednesday	no svc	12.30pm	2.30pm
Friday	no svc	12.30pm	2.30pm
Summer Timetable continues until the opening of the 2011 ski season.

Methven Travel Winter Timetable 2011

METHVEN TO CHRISTCHURCH CITY AND AIRPORT
Departs Methven		Arrives Cathedral Square	Arrives Airport
Daily	8.00am	no svc	10.00am
Daily	11.00am	no svc	1.00pm
Daily	2.00pm	no svc	4.00pm
Daily	6.00pm ^	no svc	8.00pm ^

CHRISTCHURCH CITY AND AIRPORT TO METHVEN
Departs Cathedral Square		Departs Airport	Arrives Methven
Daily	no svc	10.25am	11.50am
Daily	no svc	1.15pm	2.30pm
Daily	no svc	4.15pm	5.45pm
Daily	no svc	8.00pm ^	9.30pm ^
Winter timetable begins with the opening of 2011 Mt Hutt Ski Area ski season and continues until 24 October, 2011.^ This service only runs if pre-bookings are received.

FARES
	One Way	Day Excursion
Adult	$38.00	$55.00
Student (Available to full time students only enrolled in a tertiary institution – ID required)	$35.00	$50.00
Child (16 years and under or still attending high school)	$20.00	$34.00
CANCELLATION POLICY If cancelled 12 hours before departure – 100% refund If cancelled from 2 – 12 hours before departure – 50% refund If cancelled within 2 hours of departure – no refund

Ski Shuttles

Ride Snow ski shuttles operate a premium express shuttle service to and from the Mt Hutt ski-field. Pick-up in front of the Lodge and return daily to and from the ski resort on Mt Hutt.

This is an express shuttle service with no bus changes, getting you to the slopes sooner.

1 day return
- Adult – $25.00
- Child – $25.00

Availability: Ski season.

Ski Lift Passes

Sorry, we are unable to pre-purchase lift passes on your behalf. Please purchase these direct from the NZSki webpage. The NZ Ski office is approximately 50 meters from our reception; they operate extended hours during the ski season.

Ski equipment and clothing hire

Daily standard ski set hire (Skis, boots and poles)

Child – $16.00
Youth – $24.00
Adult – $32.00

Daily snowboard set hire (Board and boots)

Child – $20.00
Youth – $28.00
Adult – $38.00

Clothing (Jacket and pants)

Child – $14.00 p/d
Adult – $27.00 p/d

Accessories

Helmet $8.00 p/d
Goggles $6.00 p/d
Gloves $6.00 p/d

Child = < 12 years

Youth = < 17 years

6th Day Free on all standard ski / snowboard equipment hire – please enquire.

Massage

Deep tissue, relaxation or therapeutic massage specifically for injury from sport or work. Detailed, strong massage or relaxing beyond belief!

40 minute deep-tissue massage $55
60 minute deep-tissue massage $80
90 minute deep-tissue massage $110

Add Hot Rocks to the above for the ultimate stress relief!

60 minute HOT ROCK massage $90
90 minute HOT ROCK massage $120

You get to choose when you come in for your appointment. Your therapist will custom build a massage to suit your needs.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Cancellation and no-show penalties apply.

Tandem Skydiving

Only if you’re game!

12,000 ft tandem skydive – 45 second freefall $ 335.00.
15,000 ft tandem skydive – 60 seconds freefall – Use 100% pure oxygen $ 440.00.

Heli-Ski and Heli-Board

Mt Hutt Heli-Ski most popular option, the North Peak Run is a large ungroomed basin offering 800 vertical meters of skiing northwest of the Mt Hutt ski area. $ 175.00.
The North Peak Run is an ideal introduction to heliskiing or boarding at a moderate price. If you love the first run, you can take advantage of the additional runs at $99.00 per person.
Nb: A full refund will be given should conditions not allow for the flight to go ahead.

Helicopter Scenic Flight

Fly high above Mt Hutt to take in views of the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains. $ 98.00 per person based on 4 share.
Flights leave from the Mt Hutt ski field and are subject to weather and snow conditions.
A full refund will be given should these conditions not allow for the flight to go ahead.
Flight time: 7 minutes.

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 15% GST and credit card fees).