Porters Ski Area in Canterbury, New Zealand, is a family-focused ski resort located just over an hour's drive west from Christchurch. It offers a range of ski and snowboard terrain for all abilities, with one beginner magic carpet, one platter tow, one chairlift, and three T-bar lifts. The resort has a skiable area of 700 hectares, with a top elevation of 1,995 meters and a base elevation of 1,302 meters. In the summer, Porters offers mountain biking and bouldering opportunities.