Chill Travel Passes are a fantastic option if you want to have a taste of the Chill experience before committing to a full season pass or are traveling in the South Island. We also have some great non-ski day offers for you to enjoy (see below). You can use your Travel Pass anytime during the 2025 winter season. Chill Travel Passes give you access to 12 ski areas in the the Southern Alps (and North Island- Tukino) with the flexibility to travel the South Island and ski or stay in the mountains with various offerings tailored to your needs.
Where and how can I use the Travel Pass?
Ski Area Lift Access at Mt Lyford, Hanmer Springs, Porters**, Cheeseman, Mt Olympus, Craigieburn, Broken River, Temple Basin, Fox Peak, Mt Dobson, Awakino, & Tukino.
*Rainbow is not on the Chill Travel Pass in 2025.
Non-Ski Day Offers are included on the 5 or 7 Day Travel Pass.
Participating Ski Areas:You can use the clips on your Travel Pass towards Non Ski Day Offers @ Awakino, Mt Dobson, Porters, Mt Olympus, Broken River, Craigieburn, Cheeseman, Mt Lyford.
Terms of Non-Ski Days
For more information on non-ski day offers, including what each participating ski area has on offer, head to www.chillout.nz. Offers and participating ski areas are subject to change at any time without notice.
Making Bookings:Complete the booking process with the ski area and complete the final part of the transaction when arriving and clipping your pass at the ticket office.
Redeeming Value of Clip: The value of a clip for the passholder is listed below with the difference paid by the passholder.
Adult - $95 per clip for non-ski day
Senior - $70
Student - $65
Youth/Child (11-18) - $45
Junior - $35
You can use a clip on your Travel Pass to go towards the cost of accommodation at the following ski areas. Bookings are required, please book directly with the ski area.
-Mt OlympusRRP Adult $185 / Student $129 / Youth (11-18) $92 / Junior (10&under) $92
-Cheeseman RRP Adult $165 / Student & Senior $125 / Youth (11-18) $99 / Junior (10&under) $79
-CraigieburnRRP Adult $160 / Student $95 / Youth (13-18) $95 / Junior (12&under) $95
-Broken River RRP Adult $125 / Student $90 / Youth (11-18) $90 / Junior (10&under) $90 / Under 5 $80
-Porters- see portersalpineresort.com for pricing
- Combo Rate - Ski & Stay -Awakino - One Clip
Example:One night at Olympus for an adult is $185. Pass holder has pass clipped once (value $95) and pays Olympus $90.
You can use a clip on your Travel Pass to go towards the cost of a ski lesson at the following ski areas. Bookings are required, please book directly with the ski area.
-Mt LyfordRRP 1 Hour $120 (1 person)
- Private lesson atDobson (Sun, Mon, & Tues only) RRP Adult/Student $106 / Youth/Child (18&under): $85
- Private lesson at PortersRRP 1 Hour $165 per person.
You can use your Travel Pass for a 1 day urban bike hire at Chill. 1 Clip= 1 day urban bike hire
