Season Passes 2026
- The 2026 Season Pass is valid for the pass holder’s personal use from the date of issue until the close of the 2026 season at Porters Ski Area on all days when the lifts are operating.
- The Season Pass is non-transferable and is valid for the use by the pass holder only.
- The Season Pass holder is responsible for any unauthorised use of the Season Pass unless the Season Pass has been reported lost or stolen. A $5 charge will be made for a replacement pass.
- Misconduct may result in the revocation of the Season Pass without refund. Any decision will be at the sole discretion of Porters Ski Area management. The meaning of ‘misconduct’ includes reckless skiing or snowboarding, failure to obey signs, closures and policies of the ski area, failure to obey the snow responsibility code, the provision of false information herein or breach of any other terms or conditions expressed or implied relating to the use of the ski area.
- The company may alter the terms and conditions applying to this pass at any time without notice. The pass remains the property of Porters Ski Area at all times.
- All rates printed/published by Porters Ski Area are displayed in New Zealand dollars (NZD$), are true and correct at the time of printing/publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Once purchased, a Porters Season Pass cannot be refunded under any circumstance even if it has not been used at all due to personal circumstances or poor weather / snow conditions. If a customer chooses to purchase the warranty option, the passholder may transfer the Season Pass to the following season, provided all warranty terms and conditions have been met and a written request to transfer the pass is received by 10th July 2026. The cost of the warranty is non-refundable.
- Ages are calculated as of 30/06/2026 for all age rates.
Programs
The program fee cannot be refunded due to cancellations or injuries during the course.
Lift passes and rental gear are not included in the program fee. These must be purchased separately.
Lessons start at the scheduled time, in case of arriving late no refund or rescheduling is applicable.
In case of closed days back-up days for lessons will be communicated to the customer. No credit for next year.
Minimum of 4 attendees required for the programs to go ahead. Cancelled and refunded otherwise.
Insurance is not included in the program but is highly recommended.
Online Sales
All online purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be given on any pre-purchased products, even if they are not picked-up or used. This applies to all products. Ski school lessons & programs can be re-scheduled, up to 24 hours prior to the lesson starts.
In general, all purchased lift passes are non-refundable, this also applies for closing days, as lift passes are not date-specific and are valid for the 2025 ski season.
Porters Season Pass Warranty
The season pass warranty includes a snow conditions warranty. If you are not happy with the conditions of the snow (until 10th July 2026) you may transfer your Season Pass to the 2027 season.
If you need to claim against your warranty for what you believe to be marginal snow conditions, or you have suffered an injury that prevents you from skiing/snowboarding, we must receive your request in writing by 10th July 2026 via email communication to office@skiporters.co.nz
We will not accept warranty claims after 10th July 2026.
All 2026 warranties are valid for the 2026 winter season. The applicable value/pass purchased may be up taken in the 2027 season provided all warranty terms and conditions have been met.
If the warranty is not used in the 2026 season, the warranty expires on 12th July 2026.
Should the warranty be claimed during the 2026 season and the pass transferred to the following season, the warranty shall then expire and no further transfer of the initially purchased season pass may occur thereafter.
PORTERS SKI AREA LIMITED INSTALMENT OPTION (PAYMENT PLANS) – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Instalment plans (“Payment Plans”) are not interchangeable.
The first instalment will be charged at the time of purchase.
DEFAULT OF PAYMENT:
If you purchase using the Porters Ski Area Limited instalment option (“Payment Plans”), the below applies to the default of payment.
If any instalment payment is not made, e.g. due to the credit card payment being declined or reversed, or failure to update credit card details when a card is replaced or lost, Porters Ski Area Limited reserves the right to charge a default administration fee of $35 per instance of a late or failed instalment payment.
Customers can update their credit card details online, but should they wish to do so over the phone please email office@skiporters.co.nz and request a call back. The email requesting a call back must be sent at least 5 business days before the next instalment date.
Porters Ski Area Limited will not be responsible for the failure by the customer to make payment on the due date for any reason.
Please do not send any credit card details via email.
PAYMENTS REQUIRED:
You are required to make each payment of the amount specified and by the time specified. Payment plans are not interchangeable.
By selecting to make payment on the Porters Ski Area Limited Ltd Instalment option, the customer hereby agrees to Porters Ski Area Limited Limited automatically charging the customer’s credit card as supplied, with the % amount of the product purchased as specified below on the payment dates sacrificed below.
INSTALMENT PLAN (“Payment Plan”):
Payment 1 at the time of purchase is 12% of the total purchase price plus 100% of any credit card surcharges, which are shown on the purchase confirmation.
Payment 2 on 20/10/2025 – 12% of the remaining balance after Payment 1.
Payments 3 to 10 commencing 20/11/2025, and on the 20th of each month thereafter, with the final payment being on 20/6/2026 – 11% of the remaining balance after Payment 1 for each monthly payment.