Getting Here
Road Conditions
Road Open
Shuttle Status
No shuttles running today
We’re only 89km from the Christchurch Airport; just over an hour in the car along the Great Alpine Highway.
Drive
Simply take Highway 73 heading west from Christchurch, and it’s an easy, predominantly straight drive to Porters. You’ll pass through the small country townships of Darfield, Sheffield and Springfield, which is our base village and is the last stop to get petrol 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.
Before you head off, check this page to see if snow chains are required. We offer a free mountain road shuttle daily.
Porters Lodge is situated 6km from the Great Alpine Highway, follow the ski field access road until you see the sign to turn right, after the staff accommodation.
Transport Providers
Smylies Tours in Springfield are our preferred transport provider. They have a range of options to suit, including Christchurch to Porters shuttles. more info can be found here.
Porters Shuttle Service
A free shuttle bus will run from the chain-fitting area on the mountain access road.
These will run on the weekends, during the school holidays and days when chains are required.
Pick up time: 8:45am (if the 8:45am bus is full, another will run at 9:30am)Leaving mountain time: 2:45pm & 4:00pm
Just follow the signs on the Porters access road until you reach the chain-fitting area. This will be clearly signposted and is where you will park and meet the shuttle bus. The scheduled shuttle service is complimentary to guests.