THE ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND WINTER TRAVEL GUIDE: GEAR, TRANSPORT, PLAY, STAY & APRÈS-SKI

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Porters
Porters

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Snapshot

Board Awesome terrain park and freeriding
Ski Legendary Big Mama run
Location 96 km from Christchurch
Season June – October
Access Road 12 km unsealed
Price Range Adult lift pass $82
Ratings Beginner 15%, intermediate 40%, advanced 45%

Porters
Canterbury’s best all-round snow experience

Laid-back and affordable, Porters is the closest ski area to Christchurch with a short and easy access road. Facilities are comprehensive and the atmosphere is friendly. Skiing and boarding for all abilities, plus excellent snow sports school. Advanced skiers and boarders will love the legendary Bluff Face and Big Mama runs while families enjoy the beginners’ area. Exciting terrain park and cosy on-field accommodation.

Highest Point 1,980 m
Vertical Point
670 m
Skiable Area
290 ha
Lift Pass Prices Adult $82, uni student $57, youth $42, kids under 7 free
Lifts 3 T-bars, 1 platter, 1 learners’ ski mat
Groomers
2
Snow Making
T-bar one, terrain park and learners’ area
Heli Skiing
By arrangement
On-field Ski/Snowboard Hire Yes
Tuition
Yes
On-field Accommodation
40 beds

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