THE ULTIMATE NEW ZEALAND WINTER TRAVEL GUIDE: GEAR, TRANSPORT, PLAY, STAY & APRÈS-SKI

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Mount Cheeseman
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Snapshot

Board Boarder cross and awesome riding
Ski Uncrowded groomed and off-piste skiing
Location 99 km from Christchurch
Season July – October
Access Road Unsealed, chains to be carried at all times
Price Range Adult lift pass $69
Ratings Beginner 15%, intermediate 50%, advanced 35%

Mt Cheeseman
The closest club ski area to Christchurch

Voted best small ski area 2007, 2008 and 2010. Just 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch on State Highway 73, just after Castle Hill Village. Safe, well-maintained access road – drive right to the lifts. Mount Cockayne offers challenging off-piste with spectacular views. Large sunny Day Lodge offers hot food, drinks and gear hire. Snowline Lodge has fully catered ski-in, ski-out accommodation. Forest Lodge is self-catered.

Highest Point 1,845 m
Vertical Point
320 m
Lift Pass Prices
Adult $69, student $52, under 18/65 – 74 $35, 75+/under 10 free, family 15% saving
Lifts 2 T-bars, 1 learner tow
Groomers 2
On-field Ski/Board Hire
Yes
Tuition Yes
Package Deals
Yes
On Field Accommodation
Yes; Stay & Play
Extras
Licensed Cockayne Café on ski field

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