Porters

Elevations

Top 1980m / Base 1302m

Address

State Highway 73
Selwyn, New Zealand

Hours

9am–4pm, daily during winter

About Porters

  Distance from Christchurch Airport: 91 km, approximately 1.25 hours

Porters Ski Field is the closest on-snow experience to Christchurch and has something for everyone!

For beginners and kids the dedicated learner slope has gentle runs, easy sunkid carpet and platter lifts.

Those more advanced can enjoy the long cruising runs by taking the Easy Rider chairlift and three T-bars to the top. For the more adventurous there's challenging terrains and a freestyle park. A fleet of rental equipment is available for hire and a range of professional lessons available.

Porters Lodge at the base of the mountain provides lodging as well as a fantastic restaurant and bar. Enjoy a dedicated snow play area adjacent to the lodge for tobogganing, the perfect setting for a family adventure. 

Facilities

Stay on the Mountain

Your gateway to exploration and adventure

Nestled at the base of Porters Ski Area in the Craigieburn ranges, Porters Lodge has comfortable, bunk-style family accommodation set against a beautiful mountain backdrop.

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  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/21/24 at 3:54AM

    Win tickets to the Courtenay A&P Show! 🐎🐑 🚜

    Comment below what you're looking forward to the most at the show and go in the draw to win a double pass! Entries close 3pm tomorrow, Friday 21 November.

    From cute animals, vintage machinery, the grand parade and more, it's a fun day out for all ages!

    Look out for our Meet us in the Country colouring competition for the kids!

    For more event details visit: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/courtenay-show

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/13/24 at 7:00AM

    Discover the beauty of Selwyn’s award-winning gardens this weekend at the Spring Garden Open Days. 🌷 🌳

    Visit an old quarry transformed into a stunning oasis of tranquility, a native plant arboretum, old roses, woodlands and gardens celebrating sculptures – there is a gorgeous garden for everyone to enjoy. 🌻

    📅 Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 November, 10am to 4pm

    👉 Find out more: https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/6/24 at 7:00AM

    The Hororata Highland Games are on this Saturday!

    This Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, alongside great entertainment, and dancing.

    Book your tickets now!

    Find out more: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/hororata-highland-games

    @hororatagames #selwynnz #meetusinthecountry

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/16/24 at 1:14AM

    Visited the Christchurch Show?

    Loved what you saw?

    Now come and see real country gardens at Meet us in the Country Spring Garden Open Days this weekend, 14 - 17 November.

    Grab your friends and head out to Selwyn and explore some of our gorgous gardens, with plantings and landscaping for everyone to enjoy.

    Casa Rossa - West Melton
    Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden - Tai Tapu
    Knockdolian - Darfield
    The Herbal Garden - West Melton
    Cedar Park - Rolleston
    Broadfield Gardens - Rolleston
    Ortel Garden - West Melton

    Check out https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/
    to find out opening times and costs to visit each garden.

    Meet you in the garden!

    #MeetUsInTheCountry #selwynnz #selwyngardens #springgardens

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 10/22/24 at 6:40AM

    Lock it in your calendar and get your tickets now for the Hororata Highland Games!

    A Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist, it features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, plus rides, dancing, crafts, food stalls and more.

    📅 Saturday 9 November
    📍 Hororata Domain

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