Cheeseman
Top 1860m / Base 1540m
State Highway 73
Selwyn, New Zealand
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.
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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.
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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.
