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Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area

Canterbury region

Wood pigeon/kererū. Photo: John Gardiner.

Wood pigeon/kererū

Canterbury region.

Mt Hutt Conservation Area protects over 4000 hectares of mountain beech forest in mid-Canterbury in the upper catchments of Dry Creek and Pudding Hill Stream. It borders the Pudding Hill Scenic Reserve and the Awa Awa Rata Reserve and has the popular Mt Hutt Skifield within its boundaries.

Location

Mt Hutt Conservation Area is 14 kilometres west of the mid-Canterbury township of Methven.

Features

Find out about the history and biodiversity of Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area.

Activities in Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area

Find out about walks and hunting opportunities in Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area.

Places to stay

Although there is only one DOC hut and no campgrounds in this area, visitors can access information from local i-SITEs.

Plan & prepare

Find out how to get to Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area and what to expect when you get there.

Highlights:

Around and about mid-Canterbury brochure

A guide to recreational opportunities in mid-Canterbury.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Mt Hutt Forest Conservation Area.

Find out more

Weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Have your say on conservation in your community

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Raukapuka Area Office
Phone:	+64 3 693 1010

Email:
Full office details

Christchurch Visitor Centre
Phone:	+64 3 341 9113
Address:	31 Nga Mahi Road Sockburn Christchurch 8042
Email:
Full office details