# Porters Ski Area, Christchurch

Porters Ski Area is an attraction at Porters Ski Area, State Highway 73, Porters Pass, Canterbury, Christchurch.

[Call 03 318 4002](<tel:033184002>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20State%20Highway%2073%2C%20Porters%20Pass%2C%20Canterbury%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.skiporters.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20State%20Highway%2073%2C%20Porters%20Pass%2C%20Canterbury%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Enjoy winter at Porters. The closest ski area to Christchurch. Easy access road, fantastic learner slopes and great terrain for experts”. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Porters Ski Area, State Highway 73, Porters Pass, Canterbury _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 318 4002 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.skiporters.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** info@skiporters.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429033691381, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** PORTERS SKI AREA LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2006-12-18 _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

Still by far the most accessible ski area from Christchurch, Porters draws snow sports fans with varied terrain, friendly staff and affordability. No matter if you are a beginner or a veteran, Porters offers you a relaxed, inclusive experience you will want to repeat. Fully licensed cafe. Always carry chains. In the Winter Season the lifts operate from 9am-4pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## Getting there

- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20Porters%20Ski%20Area%2C%20State%20Highway%2073%2C%20Porters%20Pass%2C%20Canterbury%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.291638319980905,171.70763978175637)

## Nearby

- [Lake Lyndon Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/2779-lake-lyndon-reserve), Sports ground, 199 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._

## The nearest other attractions

- [Mt Cheeseman Ski Area](https://www.chch.live/business/mt-cheeseman-ski-area-christchurch), Christchurch, 15.0 km
- [Craigieburn Ski Field](https://www.chch.live/business/craigieburn-ski-field-christchurch), Christchurch, 22.6 km
- [Mount Hutt Ski Field](https://www.chch.live/business/mount-hutt-ski-field-christchurch), Christchurch, 24.7 km
- [Ballooning Canterbury](https://www.chch.live/business/ballooning-canterbury-christchurch), Christchurch, 37.7 km
- [Kamikaze Paintball](https://www.chch.live/business/kamikaze-paintball-mcleans-island), Mcleans Island, 61.6 km
- [Arion Farm Education Park](https://www.chch.live/business/arion-farm-education-park-mcleans-island), Mcleans Island, 62.3 km
- [Paintball](https://www.chch.live/business/paintball-mcleans-island), Mcleans Island, 63.0 km
- [Orana Wildlife Park](https://www.chch.live/business/orana-wildlife-park-mcleans-island), Mcleans Island, 64.2 km
- [Every one in Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch)

## Also in Christchurch

- [Sandihurst Winery](https://www.chch.live/business/sandihurst-winery-christchurch), Wineries, 57.5 km
- [Halkett Grove Bed & Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/halkett-grove-bed-breakfast-christchurch), B&Bs, 59.6 km
- [Blackhouse Vineyard & Boutique B&B](https://www.chch.live/business/blackhouse-vineyard-boutique-b-b-christchurch), Wineries, 60.5 km
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- [Langdale Vineyard Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/langdale-vineyard-restaurant-christchurch), Wineries, 61.1 km
- [Melton Estate](https://www.chch.live/business/melton-estate-christchurch), Wineries, 61.4 km
- [Tresillian Vineyard](https://www.chch.live/business/tresillian-vineyard-christchurch), Wineries, 62.0 km
- [Tram Road Vineyard](https://www.chch.live/business/tram-road-vineyard-christchurch), Wineries, 63.4 km
- [Larcomb Vineyard](https://www.chch.live/business/larcomb-vineyard-christchurch), Wineries, 65.9 km
- [Blue Gum Lodge Motel](https://www.chch.live/business/blue-gum-lodge-motel-christchurch), Motels, 66.1 km

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.291638319980905&lon=171.70763978175637)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.291638319980905,171.70763978175637,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Porters%20Ski%20Area)


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Porters Ski Area?**

An attraction in Christchurch, Christchurch.

**Where is Porters Ski Area?**

Porters Ski Area, State Highway 73, Porters Pass, Canterbury, Christchurch. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.291638319980905,171.70763978175637,17)

**Is Porters Ski Area still trading?**

The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

**How do you contact Porters Ski Area?**

phone [03 318 4002](tel:033184002) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.skiporters.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@skiporters.co.nz](mailto:info@skiporters.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other attractions are near Porters Ski Area?**

[Mt Cheeseman Ski Area](https://www.chch.live/business/mt-cheeseman-ski-area-christchurch) (15.0 km), [Craigieburn Ski Field](https://www.chch.live/business/craigieburn-ski-field-christchurch) (22.6 km), [Mount Hutt Ski Field](https://www.chch.live/business/mount-hutt-ski-field-christchurch) (24.7 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction).

**What’s near Porters Ski Area?**

nearest park: [Lake Lyndon Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/2779-lake-lyndon-reserve) (199 m).

**What stood where Porters Ski Area is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.291638319980905&lon=171.70763978175637)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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