Selwyn offers a winter experience like no other.

We have six unique ski areas with fantastic uncrowded terrain and genuine hospitality. Porters, Cheeseman, Broken River, Craigieburn Valley, Mt Olympus and Temple Basin are all within a two hour drive from Christchurch in the heart of the Southern Alps. 

Enjoy the social vibe of the on-mountain cafes, day lodges and overnight accommodation. Improve your skills with the professional snow schools and discover the many quirky features of the clubbies.

Grab a Chill Season or Travel pass – one pass, six ski areas.

Explore our six ski fields!

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Porters

The closest on-snow experience to Christchurch, Porters has something for everyone! Fantastic learner slopes, licenced cafe, dedicated snow play area, comfortable accommodation with restaurant and bar at Porters Lodge, short access road and a mountain of terrain for experts.

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Broken River

Broken River boasts some of New Zealand’s best off-piste, soft-snow skiing and snowboarding and is known for its friendly vibe. Accessed by a quirky alpine rail through the beech forest, there’s fantastic terrain for all levels, on-mountain accommodation and uncrowded powder basins and chutes.

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Craigieburn

If you're an advanced or expert rider then Craigieburn is your holy grail! Steep narrow chutes, wide open powder bowls, uncrowded runs or just a place to take it easy in the awesome vista of the Craigieburn Ranges.

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Temple Basin

Temple Basin is a ski area like no other. Renowned in New Zealand as the home of extreme skiing and snowboarding, here you’ll find solitude with all the comforts of home. There’s a hike from the highway to the ski area base with comfortable lodging and stunning views in every direction.

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Mt Olympus

A globally unique snowsports destination that demands an adventurous heart, Mt Olympus delivers an unforgettable experience. This is the soul of freeride skiing in New Zealand. The ski weeks here are legendary as is the access road and terrain!

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Cheeseman

Cheeseman has a distinctive family friendly atmosphere, diverse terrain for all abilities and loads of great facilities. There’s a sunny day lodge with a large wrap around deck; the licenced Cockayne Café, gear hire and fantastic accommodation in Snowline and Forest Lodges.

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Ski Selwyn Packages

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Broken River

The Wicked Weeker

A 6-night / 7-day ski week package with discounted lift passes and accommodation. Choose from catered or self-catered accommodation.

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Broken River

The Midweek Madness

Enjoy a short break with family or friends with our discounted midweek package (up to 30% off).

Catered package includes 1 group lesson (...
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Broken River

Telemark Week

Join Broken River’s highly successful Telemark Week when freeheelers flock in from far and wide for fun, great turns and to touch up their t...
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Cheeseman

Ski Week at Snowline Lodge

Stay in the mountains with our ski-in, ski out accommodation. This Ski Week package starting from Monday and finishing on Friday, including ...
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Cheeseman

Short Stay Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge

Get away and indulge in a short stay ‘ski and snowboard adventure’, staying two nights at Snowline Lodge with Ski in Ski out facilities, the...
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Cheeseman

Road Trip Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge

Get away on a winter road trip snow adventure, staying one night at Snowline Lodge with Ski in Ski out facilities, the package inclusive of ...
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Cheeseman

Craigieburn Range Mini Mission at Snowline Lodge

Mission = Unknown outcome!

This lodge-based series of day trips will base on any of the Craigieburn Range ski areas, staying at Cheeseman...
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Mt Olympus

Mid-week 2-Night Stay

The perfect mini break for two-night package, it's all season available.

The facilities include a new mountain lodge offering fully cater...
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Mt Olympus

Mid-week 3-Night Stay

This 3-night packages include food, accommodation and hot tub. Ski pass not included.

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Mt Olympus

AGM

This three-day package is for 25 - 28 August and the perfect mini break for ages 19+.

AGM is for 19+ age and set at a time when the seas...
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Mt Olympus

Spring Rave

This package has types of 5-night package / 3-night package / 2-night package for you to pick.

The best way to experience Mt Olympus is t...
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Mt Olympus

Absentees

Absentees is a week of skiing with the family, perfect for first timers and the whole family, including the real little ones! This package h...
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Porters

Smylies Tours: Snow Holiday

Join Smylies Tours on a school snow holiday tour, featuring two days of skiing and fun at Porters Ski Area!

For $595 per person, this pa...
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Temple Basin

Temple Basin Family Ski Week (6 nights, 7 days)

Temple’s ski and snowboard week packages (6 nights, 7 days) commence on Sunday and finish on the following Saturday each week.

Some are ...
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3 Day Midweek Adventure

Escape the crowds and adventure into the Main Divide for a three-day ski snowboard holiday, inclusive of two nights' accommodation.

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#SelwynNZ Adventures

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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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