Mt. Cheeseman ski resort is located 112 km from Christchurch and 41 km from Springfield, on SH 73 through Porters Pass, right after Castle Hill Village and it is considered to be a southeasterly facing one. Generally, this ski resort provides safe and well – maintained access road: there is a drive right to the snow. It should also be mentioned, that the resort looks like being made up of two halves: the groomed piste and the ungroomed, which has Mt Cocayane at the top and Powder Valley. As for the groomed area, it is the best choice for intermediate skiers. There is also a small, though a good enough learner’s area and lots of off – piste steeps, which can be hiked to. There is also a skiing and / or snowboarding school with highly experienced instructors available at the resort.
As for the lodge, there is no on – site accommodation, although there exists Forest Lodge Backpacker, which is located on the Cheeseman access road. However, the resort’s day lodge provides hot food, drinks and great hire possibilities.
Resort Information
Resort elevation: 1874 ft
Season duration: June – October
Number of lifts: 3
Snowboarding: +
Easiest: 15%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 35%
Lift Prices
| | Adult | Student | Junior | Child | Family | | All Lifts | $60 | $45 | $30 | Free | $195 | | Half Day | $45 | $34 | $23 | Free | $145 | | Beginners Lift | $10 | $10 | $10 | Free | - | | Seasons Pass and Membership | $275 | $220 | $165 | (Family) | $660 |
• To ski all lifts for free, Child must be accompanied by a person purchasing a full price ticket.
• Family = up to 2 Adults, 3 children in the same family.
• Junior = someone under 18
• Child = someone under 10
• Students must be full time and supply their student ID
Contact Details
P.O. Box 22178
Christchurch, NZ-NZ
Phone: 64 3 379 5315
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