Cheeseman

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.

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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.

    Address
    State Highway 73, Selwyn, New Zealand
    Hours
    Thu - Sun: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Mobile Phone
    03 318 8794
    Stay on the Mountain

    Stay on the Mountain

    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.

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    Ski Week at Snowline Lodge, Ski In Ski Out

    Stay in the mountains with 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. 

    Dates - Tuesday through Saturday in August

    Fresh Lines: August 11-15th - Swap your everyday routine for snow-covered slopes

    Fine Wine: August 11-18th - R18-Ski, board, wine and dine and week away.

    Family Fun: 25-29th August - Create lasting memories with mountain adventures and relaxed family fun. Pre-School and Primary (Kids 3+ years).

    Costs for Child $445 / Youth $ 745 / Student $895 / Adult $1,195 / 65+ $895. The cost includes all food, accommodation and lift passes.

    Short Stay Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge, Ski In Ski Out

    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.

    3 key benefits of package:
    - Stay in the mountains with Ski In Ski Out accommodation - no need to travel
    - All inclusive lift passes, accommodation, great food and apres ski hospitality
    - Friendly and fun Ski Club atmosphere with T-bar lifts and groomed slopes

    Available starting on Thursdays and Fridays during the 2026 ski season.

    Cost for Child $160 / Youth $371 / Student $491 / Adult $700. The cost includes lift passes, mountain lodge accommodation and fully catered.

    Road Trip Ski Holiday at Snowline Lodge, Ski In Ski Out

    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 $210 / Student $279 / Adult $405. The cost includes lift passes, mountain lodge accommodation and fully catered.

    Available starting on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during the 2026 ski season.

    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.

    Four Day Avalanche Skills Course

    The Four Days Avalanche Skills Course is aimed at experienced tourers, the course will provide a hands-on approach to alpine travel and snow assessment. The Course is run by Anna Keeling Guiding and based at Cheeseman Ski Area, staying at Snowline Lodge.

    The course will suit those who have a basic understanding of avalanche phenomena and spend time traveling in alpine terrain as part of tramping trips, hunting, mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding or other outdoor experiences.  This course is not for walkers however - everyone must be on skis or snowboards and must be of an intermediate or better standard in all snow conditions.  You will be out all day, you will be hiking on skins. 

    Cost: $1865 inclusive of 3 nights accommodation at Snowline Lodge, lift passes, course material and instruction, and a certified transceiver test.

    Package Date: Thursday 6th August - Sunday 9th August