Cheeseman

Elevations

Top 1860m / Base 1540m

Address

State Highway 73
Selwyn, New Zealand

Hours

9am–4pm, daily during winter

About Cheeseman

  Distance from Christchurch Airport: 104 km, approximately 1.5 hours

Mt Cheeseman has a distinctive fun, family friendly atmosphere. You can drive directly to the ski area where you will find diverse terrain for all abilities and loads of great facilities.

There’s a sunny day lodge with a large wrap around deck, licensed Cockayne Café and gear hire.

The learner tow is right outside the day lodge and there are two T-bars to take you to the top.

The Main T-bar accesses the Main Basin with extensive grooming, the Ridge T-bar offers challenging off-piste skiing with spectacular views.

Snowline Lodge has ski-in, ski-out accommodation and at the base of the mountain is Forest Lodge with an on-site outdoor ice rink.

Facilities

Stay on the Mountain

Your gateway to exploration and adventure

Enjoy the on mountain accommodation option at Snowline Lodge. Relax in the large communal living area while your meals are prepared by our resident cook. Enjoy sunset drenched decks and fresh tracks the next morning.

At the foot of the mountain experience the off-grid accommodation at Forest Lodge.

Ski Week at Snowline Lodge

Ski Area Package

Stay in the mountains with our ski-in, ski out accommodation. This Ski Week package starting from Monday and finishing on Friday, including 5 days lift passes, 4 nights’ accommodation at Snowline Lodge, 3 group lessons, 3 meals a day, 2 free Cheeseman treats and 1 awesome week of fun!

To enjoy your stay, remember to bring your sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase.

Add in a shuttle from the Airport with Smylies Tours or Black Diamond Safaris, plus ski/board rental hire on the mountain.

Costs for Child $435 / Youth $ 735 / Student $885 / Adult $1,120. The cost includes all food, accommodation, lift passes and instruction.

Short Stay Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge

Ski Area Package

Get away and indulge in a short stay ‘ski and snowboard adventure’, staying two nights at Snowline Lodge with Ski in Ski out facilities, the package inclusive of three days skiing/snowboarding and two nights fully catered lodge accommodation.

Cost for Child $158 / Youth $359 / Student $429 / Adult $595. The cost includes lift passes, mountain lodge accommodation and fully catered.

Remember to bring your sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase. Linen hire is available on request. Ski/snowboard gear, plus rental hire is also available on the mountain.

Road Trip Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge

Ski Area Package

Get away on a winter road trip snow adventure, staying one night at Snowline Lodge with Ski in Ski out facilities, the package inclusive of two days skiing / snowboarding and one night fully catered lodge accommodation.

Cost for Child $79 / Youth $209 / Student $259 / Adult $359. The cost includes lift passes, mountain lodge accommodation and fully catered.

Remember to bring your sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase. Linen hire is available on request. Ski or snowboard gear, plus rental hire is also available on the mountain.

Craigieburn Range Mini Mission at Snowline Lodge

Ski Area Package

Mission = Unknown outcome!

This lodge-based series of day trips will base on any of the Craigieburn Range ski areas, staying at Cheeseman and accessing terrain depending on group ability, desire and conditions.

Three days touring with a professional ski guide and three nights’ accommodation at Snowline Lodge. There is a 3-day sliding start, depending on the weather.

Key dates:
Wednesday 14th Aug to Saturday 17th August - Mini Mission 1
Wednesday 21st Aug to Saturday 24th August - Mini Mission 2
Wednesday 28th Aug to Saturday 31st August - Mini Mission 3

Cost is $1,985 / person, including all food, accommodation, lift access and certified NZMGA Ski Guide.

Remember to bring your sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase. Day pack is also essential for carrying touring gear and items for a day backcountry skiing.

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    Win tickets to the Courtenay A&P Show! 🐎🐑 🚜

    Comment below what you're looking forward to the most at the show and go in the draw to win a double pass! Entries close 3pm tomorrow, Friday 21 November.

    From cute animals, vintage machinery, the grand parade and more, it's a fun day out for all ages!

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    For more event details visit: 👇
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    Discover the beauty of Selwyn’s award-winning gardens this weekend at the Spring Garden Open Days. 🌷 🌳

    Visit an old quarry transformed into a stunning oasis of tranquility, a native plant arboretum, old roses, woodlands and gardens celebrating sculptures – there is a gorgeous garden for everyone to enjoy. 🌻

    📅 Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 November, 10am to 4pm

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    The Hororata Highland Games are on this Saturday!

    This Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, alongside great entertainment, and dancing.

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    Visited the Christchurch Show?

    Loved what you saw?

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    Grab your friends and head out to Selwyn and explore some of our gorgous gardens, with plantings and landscaping for everyone to enjoy.

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  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 10/22/24 at 6:40AM

    Lock it in your calendar and get your tickets now for the Hororata Highland Games!

    A Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist, it features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, plus rides, dancing, crafts, food stalls and more.

    📅 Saturday 9 November
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