Getting Here...

Now you’ve discovered us, you might as well come and say hello! And it really is so easy. We’re only 89km from Christchurch – just a bit over an hour in the car, out along the Great Alpine Highway.

Simply take Highway 73 heading west from Christchurch, and it's an easy, predominantly strait drive to Porters. You'll pass through the small country townships of Darfield (last spot to hire chains at Gnomes Snow Shop), Sheffield (great home-made pies at the bakery) and Springfield, which is our base and is the last stop to get gas and food before you head up.

From Springfield, you head through the Porters Pass, past Lake Lyndon, and we are well sign-posted on the left side of the road. We also run a free mountain road shuttle on demand, see below for further information.

If you happen to be coming to see us from Methven, click here and we'll show you how close we really are!

See you soon, eh?

Note:

Drive yourself

As said, we’re little more than an hour’s easy driving from Christchurch. Once you get here, it's all good - our access road is in tip-top shape, it's one of the easiest in the country.

But before you head off, remember to check the snow report on our website to see if chains are the order of the day. If you don't like strapping steel to the tires of your vehicle, check in with us, we have a free mountain road shuttle and can whisk you from the chain fitting area to the base buildings in no time. Book in with us first though, drop us a line at info@skiporters.co.nz.

Mountain Road Shuttle

Don’t have chains for your car? Well that’s no reason to miss out on great skiing! Jump on our FREE shuttle bus that runs from the chain-fitting area on the Porters Ski Area access road.

The shuttle runs for confirmed bookings only. If you would like a ride up the mountain in the shuttle, just give us a bell, or send us an email, and we’ll arrange it for you. Bookings are essential.

Phone: +64 3 318 4002
Email: info@skiporters.co.nz

Take a shuttle from Christchurch...

If you’re anything like us locals, you’ll want as much time on the snow as you can get. For a full day on the snow, a good idea is to jump on one of our shuttle buses. They leave Christchurch at about 7.30am, and head home at 6pm. It’s an easy way to make the most of your day.

If you’d like a bit more info, send us an email or contact the transport operators below directly.

Atomic shuttle

Now thanks to Atomic shuttles, you can travel from Christchurch to Porters return each day for just $25 return! Bookings are made through Atomic Shuttles directly at www.atomictravel.co.nz. With the Atomic Shuttle, you'll be linking in with the Porters mountain road shuttle to take you from the State Highway to the ski area and back again. Please note that this rate is only for online bookings, see the Atomic website for more information.

Smylies Mountain Shuttle

Our good friends at Smylies offer superb services to Porters, inclusive of accommodation in Springfield. Various options are available from Christchucrh or en route to Springfield and then on to Porters. Call Colin to organise your trip today.

Smylies Accommodation and Tours
13 to 17 main west coast road
Springfield , Canterbury 7681 New Zealand.
Phone +64 3 318 4740
Fax: +64 03 318 4780
Mobile: Colin: 0274718109 Keiko: 0274350347
Email: stay@smylies.co.nz
Web: www.smylies.co.nz

Snowork Mountain Tours

Door-to-door 4WD transport packages from Christchurch to Porters. Service departs Christchurch 7.15am daily, returning by 6.00pm.

$50 adult return
$45 student /child return

Phone: 0800 766 967
Fax: +64 3 388 7663
Mobile: +64 27 490 2794
Email: snowork@xtra.co.nz
www.snowork.com

West Coast Shuttle

If you’re joining us from the West Coast, the shuttle bus is a good way to go. We’ve got a regular weekend service, and one available on weekdays for groups of four or more.

Cedric and Marlene Trounson
52 Marsden Rd.
Greymouth.
Phone: +64 3 768 0028
Fax: +64 3 768 0328
Mobile: 025 353429
Email: ski@westcoastshuttle.co.nz
www.westcoastshuttle.co.nz

Transport for School and Corporate Groups

If you're coming with a large group, you'll need an operator that knows the roads and is used to driving in alpine conditions. We have a range of options that you can contact for your trip to see us.

Travlon Coachlines - www.travlon.co.nz

Pacific Tourways - www.pacifictourways.co.nz

Hawarden Coachlines - hawarden.coachline@xtra.co.nz - or phone (03) 327 7829

Smylies Transport - stay@smylies.co.nz - or phone (03) 318 4740

Snowork Mountain Tours - snowork@xtra.co.nz - or phone 0800 766 967

If you're unsure, or need further advice on getting your group to Porters, please contact us for more information.