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Group Lessons

Porters is a great place to learn to ski or snowboard, with an array of instructors specialising in all abilities and skills. If you're a beginner, we have both adult and children's lessons designed to get you moving with ease and confidence in our designated beginner's area.

Our beginners' carpet lift and expansive beginners area is perfect for first-timers, while the platter lift and intermediate area is the perfect transition before moving onto the Easy Rider chairlift and further up the ski area.

If you're an advanced skier looking to improve your technique, we offer private lessons and daily skills clinics that will be more suitable for you. 

Group Lessons 

We offer group lessons for adults and children age 6 and above (age 8 and above for snowboarding), and a Kids Camp aimed at younger children with the sole aim to have fun on the snow!

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Level Time* Duration Location When Type Price
Level 1: First Timers 10.30am & 1.30pm Two hours Carpet Lift Everyday Ski / Snowboard $59
Levels 2-3: Beginner / Intermediate 1.30pm Two hours Platter Lift Every weekend and during July school holidays Ski / Snowboard $59
Kids Camp (3-5 year olds) 10.30am & 1.30pm Two hours Carpet Lift Every Sunday and during July school holidays Ski

$49**

* Lesson times occasionally change - please check in with the Ticket Office for lesson times when you arrive 
** Kids Camp includes beginners lift pass, equipment rental (skis and boots) and lesson 

Level 1: It’s my first time, I’ve never skied or snowboarded before
Level 2: I have skied / snowboarded before and can make round wedge turns to control speed and stop
Level 3: I can start a turn with a wedge and finish with skis parallel / make basic linked turns on a snowboard 

 

How to Book 

There are no pre-bookings for group lessons, just turn up and head to Guest Services to book your place and organise your equipment. Lessons are offered on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the lesson. We advise arriving at least one hour before the start of the group lesson time to ensure your place.

 

If you have any questions prior to your trip, please get in touch with our Guest Services team. 

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Private Lessons

If you are looking for expert tuition to improve your confidence, perfect your technique or you're looking to explore new terrain, we have fun, world-class instructors on hand to help.

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Family Offer

We love to see the whole family spending time on the snow together, so we offer all families (including at least one adult and one youth in the immediate family) 15% off their lift pass, rental equipment and group lessons.

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Tips for First-Time Skiers

Here at Porters, we have everything you need for a fun-filled day on the mountain! We've compiled a list of hints and tips for first-time skiers and snowboarders to help your day run smoothly!

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