Mt Cheeseman Ski Area

Mt Cheeseman Ski Area Something for everyone both winter & summer! Summer Venue hire available for weddings, parties, conferences, school groups & much more!

Drive right to the base area and enjoy sunny slopes with groomed trails, T Bar lifts, cafe & on mountain accommodation.

26/08/2026

❄ After a soggy afternoon and evening yesterday the rain turned to snow around 10pm and we've had 15 - 20cms overnight and its still coming in! The snow is forecast to continue during the day and ease later this afternoon to be followed by a warmer cycle that's a little unknown at this stage.

🛣 Porters Pass / SH73 is closed at this stage so today is a re-group day and get ready to re-open once this weather system settles out! Tomorrow has some wind in the mix so it's a case of taking it day by day at this stage and we will update the website report around 0600am tomorrow morning.

📹 Some pretty stoked kids staying on a ski week woke up to the winter wonderland this morning!

📸 As we patiently await the delivery of some more snow from tonight / tomorrows storm here's a few photo's of last weeks...
26/08/2026

📸 As we patiently await the delivery of some more snow from tonight / tomorrows storm here's a few photo's of last weeks activities, both on and off the snow, during Fine Wine Week.

🌨 Bring on the snow we say - watch this space ..................

💙 Another Bluebird day in the bag as the week draws to a close!💨 We have another NW weather system moving in during tomo...
21/08/2026

💙 Another Bluebird day in the bag as the week draws to a close!

💨 We have another NW weather system moving in during tomorrow morning. A mixed bag of everything in the forecast so it will be a case of waking up and opening the curtains to see what's in store!

💻As always, jump on the website report in the morning and we'll have the latest low-down for you.

☀️ Stunning bluebird day above Lake Craigieburn today - where the bl@$dy heck are ya?👉 More of the same tomorrow so good...
19/08/2026

☀️ Stunning bluebird day above Lake Craigieburn today - where the bl@$dy heck are ya?

👉 More of the same tomorrow so good excuse to call in sick for the day!

📷 Trev Katz

19/08/2026

🎬Here's Cam & Mike with a quick Wednesday afternoon update video.

ℹ After a skiff of snow last night the weather has cleared this afternoon with tomorrow and Friday looking like pearler days to hit the snow before the next NW system creeps in during Saturday & into Sunday - hopefully with some more snow!!

🍷Fine Wine Week is underway in Snowline Lodge and we still have beds available over the next few nights. Our final full Ski Week runs next week from Tuesday - Saturday and again we have spaces / beds available so come for the full week or grab a night or three on our DBBL package. https://www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/stay

👌Thanks everyone for another awesome few days on the slopes with the bonus of some new snow today!ℹ We will be CLOSED to...
16/08/2026

👌Thanks everyone for another awesome few days on the slopes with the bonus of some new snow today!

ℹ We will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 17 August, and OPEN again from Tuesday - Sunday.

☀ Looking like some nice days during the week ahead so we look forward to seeing you back soon!

15/08/2026

❄ Storm total of 5cms so far and still coming in this morning! Weather is expected to ease and clear during the day.

⛷ There will be some fun skiing and riding on the upper mountain with this new snow - all lifts are open.

🛻 Chains required on all vehicles - follow the signs.

☕The coffee is on in the Daylodge so come on up and enjoy!

12/08/2026

🎬Mountain Video Update - Thursday 13 August.

📢 Key Messages:

❄ The weather is clearing out today and tomorrow (Friday) is looking bluebird.

❄ Some Southerly weather flow and snow forecast to move in Saturday afternoon / evening through into Sunday - we'll keep you updated!!

❄ Beds available in Snowline Lodge tonight, Friday and Saturday night.

❄ Fine Wine Week (sorry not a kids week) kicks off on Tuesday through until Saturday 22 August and there are still spaces available - come for a night or come for multiple nights. https://www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/stay/

❄ We will be closed next Monday 17 August and reopen Tuesday through to Sunday 23 August.

❄ Thanks everyone for visiting us over the last few days - awesome to see a little fresh snow on the ground this morning...
09/08/2026

❄ Thanks everyone for visiting us over the last few days - awesome to see a little fresh snow on the ground this morning and hopefully the refreshes will continue!

ℹ Just reminder we will be CLOSED Monday & Tuesday this week, re-opening on Wednesday 12th August.

🖐️ Have a great week and see you back here soon!

ℹ Weekend UpdateA little NW has moved in today (Friday) and continues through tomorrow / night. At this stage its a bit ...
07/08/2026

ℹ Weekend Update

A little NW has moved in today (Friday) and continues through tomorrow / night. At this stage its a bit of a best guess as to the next couple of days as even the professional forecasts seem to be changing every few hours!

❄ Saturday - The day should start partly cloudy and then we have some precip / snow moving in from around mid - early afternoon. Winds look to be ok and at this stage should allow continued lift operations.

❄ Sunday - The front from Saturday should be clearing out during the morning and with any luck will have left us some fresh snow to play in.

❗️Next week we have a slight change to our previously advertised plan - We will be CLOSED Monday & Tuesday - reopening Wednesday through to Sunday.

Please check the website report, updated at 6am each morning, for up to date snow, weather, road and facility updates.

https://www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/mountain-report/

📸 Photo: Thursday night with the groomers at sunset

Address

Mt Cheeseman Ski Field Road
Castle Hill
7580

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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Office: 03 344 3247 Mountain: 03 318 8794

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