Mt Cheeseman
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Last Updated 4 Sept 2026, 10:50
Mt Cheeseman Snow Report
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Mt Cheeseman road conditions
Road status:
Closed
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°
Mixed
Today’s outlook:
Norwesteries are the current flavour and are with us for a few days.
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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, LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE
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Snowline Lodge
Closed
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
Sorry, no hire available during winter 2026
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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
Closed
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:
Mountain Update – Friday 3 September
The mild NW weather and rain has continued throughout yesterday & into today and has unfortunately depleted the lower mountain further to the point that we do not have a learners area, lift load area or lower T Bar line and no snow to rebuild it with. We realistically now need a substantial snowfall to bring things back to life and whilst there is some potential snow forecast perhaps later in the weekend / early next week there is too much uncertainty moving forward for both the Club & the staff team and we need to secure the wins we've had over the past few weeks and not erode finances.
We are therefore calling it a wrap for the 2026 season – another short one but so much more positive than last year and some great times and fun memories made.
A massive thanks to everyone that visited and supported Cheeseman through-out the past few weeks, we really appreciate it.
Also, a big shout out and thumbs up to our small staff crew, contractor team, Club members and volunteers who have put their heart & soul into the winter to deliver a safe, professional and enjoyable operation for everyone to enjoy.
Summer is just around the corner and we’ll be cranking back into our Lodge venue hire operations in October – watch this space for updates here soon.
Stay safe and all the best for the upcoming months ahead.
Regards
The Cheeseman Crew.