Porters Ski Area

Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!
Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!

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Mount Olympus Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Mount Olympus Ski Area during your trip to Lake Coleridge. While in this walkable area, you can savor the charming coffeehouses.

Mount Olympus Ski Area
Mount Hutt Skifield showing snow skiing and snow

Mount Hutt Skifield

Hit the slopes at one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas, which is best known for its long season and gorgeous surrounding scenery.

Mount Hutt Skifield

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Castle Hill.

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

Mt Somers Holiday Park

You can find out about the history of Lake Coleridge with a stop at Mt Somers Holiday Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mt Somers Holiday Park

Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Lake Pearson.

Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

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Flockhill

Flockhill

5 out of 5
Great Alpine Highway 73 Lake Pearson Canterbury
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Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

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52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
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The Brown Pub

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Pudding Hill Lodge & Chalets

2 out of 5
5259 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd Methven Canterbury
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