Mt Cheeseman
Snow Report
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Lifts open
-3°
Rain and Snow
Weather
Last Updated 9 Jun 2025, 09:18
Mt Cheeseman Snow Report
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Mt Cheeseman road conditions
Road status:
Open
Chains Must Be Carried
Road comment:
2WD: CARRY
4WD: CARRY
Enjoy your journey.
If spending the night in the lodge, please make your journey up the hill early rather than later, we advise all travel be completed by 7pm. Remember when travelling on the access road to observe the 30km speed limit. We ask that you reduce your speed to 10km as you travel through the 2 slip areas - these will be marked by cones and safety fencing. Downhill traffic give-way to uphill and please put your headlights on.
Please obey all signs on the road, they are there for your safety.
Mt Cheeseman weather
Weather:
-3°
Rain and Snow
Today’s outlook:
Periods of rain, falling as snow to 700 metres until late morning, clearing in the evening. Freezing Level 1000m, light Southerly
Mt Cheeseman Snow Forecast
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Mt Cheeseman lifts & facilities status
Lifts :
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Main T-Bar
Closed
Operates from 9:00am - 4:00pm Daily. Access to the main ski basin! Something for everyone!
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Ridge T-Bar
Closed
Operates from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Take a ride to the top and take in the stunning 360 degree views and enjoy the intermediate - advanced terrain.
Ridge is always subject to wind and visibility hold. -
Learners Tow
Closed
The Learners Tow is located right in front of our awesome Daylodge Facility and Cockayne Cafe. This is a great spot to learn to make your first turns, take a lesson or let the kids roam wild while you enjoy a lovely coffee on the deck of the Daylodge.
Services & Facilities :
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Mt Cocayne Cafe
Closed
Ski in for a fantastic Hummingbird Coffee, yummy snacks and sparkly beverages available.
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Snowline Lodge
Open
Come and try out true Ski In - Ski Out Accommodation.
Voted best ski in ski in out in NZ by Staff.
Due to the significant mountain hazards, changing weather and environment, the access road gates close at 7:00pm so you must arrive on the mountain at Snowline Lodge prior to this time to secure your (2pm) check in and stay for the evening. -
Ski Hire
Closed
On mountain equipment hire. Hire is on a first come first served basis.
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Forest Lodge Backpackers
Open
Managed independently, Forest Lodge is available all year round. Nestled amongst beech forested hills and native tussock lands 720m above sea level, Forest Lodge boasts affordable, comfortable, backpackers accommodation for all walks of life. www.forestlodge.info
Road :
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Access Road
Open
2WD: CARRY
4WD: CARRY
Enjoy your journey.
If spending the night in the lodge, please make your journey up the hill early rather than later, we advise all travel be completed by 7pm. Remember when travelling on the access road to observe the 30km speed limit. We ask that you reduce your speed to 10km as you travel through the 2 slip areas - these will be marked by cones and safety fencing. Downhill traffic give-way to uphill and please put your headlights on.
Please obey all signs on the road, they are there for your safety.
Snow comment:
Winter has arrived and we are excited to get the mountain open again on Saturday 5 July 2025.
Stay tuned for further updates as the season draws ever closer – bring on winter 2025!
Don’t forget to book you accommodation at Snowline Lodge to enjoy the true ski-in – ski-out on mountain facility – stay for a night or more!