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Porter Heights Ski Resort Guide

Porter Heights, New Zealand

Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Beginners and Snowfall.
Highest Lift1,980m
Resort Height1,300m
 Nearest AirportsTimaru and Christchurch
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Porter Heights

The ski area of Porter Heights is at an altitude of 1,300m.

Summary

Porter Heights has direct access to 17 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.

Skiing

Porter Heights offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Porter Heights offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Porter Heights.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Porter Heights is 2km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Porter Heights?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Porter Heights Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
12
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 3 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
5

Altitudes & Slopes

Porter Heights Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,980m
Lowest Piste1,300m
Resort Altitude (Porter Heights)1,300m
Max Vertical680m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Porter Heights
Expert Skiers
Beginners
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Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Porter Heights?

This ski resort is in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Porter Heights is Timaru, 61 minutes drive away.

Christchurch airport is also within three hours drive.

Christchurch and Timaru are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The five ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 8 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Porter Heights open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is Mid June, and usual closing is Early Oct.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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