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Mt Cheeseman ski resort, New Zealand (Oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Mt Cheeseman

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Resort Guide

Mt Cheeseman is a ski resort located in the Craigieburn Range of New Zealand’s South Island, approximately 90 minutes from Christchurch. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of terrain suitable for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include on-mountain accommodation, a licensed café, and ski and snowboard rentals, while the resort is known for its welcoming community vibe and accessible slopes.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,540m
Summit Elevation1,860m
Vertical Drop320m
Skiable Acres222
Total Runs15
Total Lifts3
Annual Snowfall37 inches / 94 cm
Longest Run2 km / 1.2 mi
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Mt Cheeseman

Weather Forecast · 1,540m – 1,860m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
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Last 24h
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SnowSure™ Score
22
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Current conditions at Mt Cheeseman show a snow depth of 5cm, with light drizzle affecting the surface. The resort has received 5cm of snow in the last week, but is currently 65% behind the 5-year average for this time of year.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
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14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,860m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
ECMWF
4cm
GFS
68.1cm
GEM
2.7cm
JMA
85.5cm
Average
40.1cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,860m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC
Sat
22
2°
-4°
0.8cm
Sun
23
1°
-7°
11cm
Mon
24
2°
-7°
1cm
Tue
25
5°
-2°
2.8cm
Wed
26
3°
-4°
0.2cm
Thu
27
0°
-4°
5.5cm
Fri
28
3°
1°
0.1cm
Sat
29
5°
-4°
2.3cm
Sun
30
4°
-5°
0.1cm
Mon
31
6°
-5°
0.8cm
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Last synced Fri, Aug 21, 1:00 PM UTC

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Top Après Ski

Cocktail Bar at Mt Cheeseman – Known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the Cocktail Bar at Mt Cheeseman Ski Area is a popular spot for après-ski drinks, offering a cozy setting where skiers and snowboarders gather to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mt Cheeseman — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Mt Cheeseman, New Zealand.

The current SnowSure™ rating is 22/100.

Mt Cheeseman has 15 runs. and 3 lifts. covering 222 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1540m to 1860m. with a vertical drop of 320m. The resort averages 37 inches / 94 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Mt Cheeseman predicts approximately 38cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Mt Cheeseman directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Mt Cheeseman destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.