Mount Hutt, Alpine summit in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Mount Hutt is an alpine summit in Canterbury reaching 2,190 meters above sea level. The mountain features ski slopes and distinctive natural rock outcrops called The Towers across its flanks.
Surveyor Joseph Thomas named the peak after John Hutt, an early member of the Canterbury Association. This namesake played a role in regional development during the 1800s.
The mountain carries the Māori name Ōpuke in local usage and signage. This reflects the indigenous connection to the land that visitors encounter throughout the area.
The mountain is accessible during the colder months from June through October using chairlifts and tow lifts. Visitors should expect rapidly changing weather conditions at this altitude and plan accordingly.
The mountain is home to four species of alpine grasshoppers that visitors may spot during warmer months. Two of these species live nowhere else.
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