Point of interest
Porters Ski Area
20 locals recommend
Location
Access Road
Castle Hill, Canterbury
Tips from locals
This is actually the closest ski filed from Christchurch. It's not that commercialized compared with Mt Hutt. But it's always less crowded and feels more chill. There is one chairlift at the bottom, then 3 T-Bars to the top of the mountain. If you haven't tried T-Bar in your ski experience, this will be quite special. The transport is not great. Generally, you will need a car to drive to there.
This is actually the closest ski filed from Christchurch. It's not that commercialized compared with Mt Hutt. But it's always less crowded and feels more chill. There is one chairlift at the bottom, then 3 T-Bars to the top of the mountain. If you haven't tried T-Bar in your ski experience, this wi…