Mount Cheeseman is the second closest ski area to Christchurch. The ski field is a sunny east to south east basin with open rolling terrain. With great beginner and intermediate slopes, Mount Cheeseman is perfect for learners and families. Two T Bars give easy access to well groomed gentle terrain and the Learners Tow is located right beside the main lodge.

You can choose to stay up on the mountain in Snowline Lodge or alternatively Forest Lodge, which is nestled in the Beech Forest and is an easy 5 minute drive in from SH 73.

You'll get a cheesy grin at Mount Cheeseman with scenery like this.

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Votes for Mt. Cheesman Ski Field

Number of votes

Average score

Road and Access:

7

2.43 / 4

Lifts:

7

2.57 / 4

Terrain variety:

7

2.71 / 4

Length of runs:

7

2.43 / 4

Suitability for beginners:

7

3.14 / 4

Suitability for intermediates:

7

3.57 / 4

Suitability for advanced/experts:

7

2.86 / 4

Food outlets:

7

1.86 / 4

Ski and board hire:

6

2.50 / 4

Quality of ski and board lessons:

6

2.67 / 4

General Snow quality:

7

3.00 / 4

Weather reliability:

7

2.86 / 4

Reliability of official snow report:

7

3.43 / 4

Value for $:

7

3.71 / 4

Friendliness:

7

3.86 / 4

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