Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
About Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
A throwback club field in the Craigieburn Range, cherished for its uncrowded basins and a soulful, grassroots mountain culture.
Highlights
- Clubhouse camaraderie
- Open basin skiing
- Backcountry access
- Relaxed family vibe
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1510m
- Top lift: 1854m
- Ski pistes: 9.3km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 8
- MTB trails: 46.8km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
- Today: -9 to 5 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1813 m (1250 to 3090 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 10 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zo 20 sep | -9 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ma 21 sep | -5 / 6 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| di 22 sep | -5 / 5 °C | snow showers | dry | 7 h sun |
| wo 23 sep | -8 / -1 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| do 24 sep | -7 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | -5 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| za 26 sep | -5 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | -8 / 1 °C | snow showers | dry | 10 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | -8 / 0 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| di 29 sep | -8 / 3 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Mount Cheeseman Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Mount Cheeseman Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cheeseman-Olympus Traverse
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Leith Hill Loop
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TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River
Mountain biking near Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
- Dracophyllum Flat Track
- Cockayne Alley
- Dicksons
- The Luge
- Cuckoo Creek Track
- Hut Creek Track
- Bridge Hill Track
- Lyndon Saddle Track
Getting to Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 80 km away, about 1h43 by road