Mount Cheeseman
Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand
Mount Cheeseman has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 9°C and a low around -2°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 334 m · 1,100 ft of vertical drop. The Mount Cheeseman ski season runs from July 17, 2026 to September 27, 2026.
Snow forecast
0°Ice
7°Slush
7°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,540 m · 5,050 ft
- Summit · Mount Cockayne
- 1,874 m · 6,150 ft
- Vertical drop
- 334 m · 1,100 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jul 17 – Sep 27
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking
Official How to get here: 12 km unsealed access road to base at 1,540 m; drive to the door to unload, main carpark a few hundred metres below (easy ~2 min stroll). Always carry chains in winter (road signs advise when to fit). No on-field shuttle from highway. Home page: drop gear at Daylodge ~20 m from lifts, car park a short stroll. No day-parking fee/booking published—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Mount Cheeseman open for the season?
- Mount Cheeseman's ski season runs from July 17, 2026 to September 27, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Mount Cheeseman?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Mount Cheeseman open right now?
- Yes — Mount Cheeseman is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Mount Cheeseman?
- Yes — Mount Cheeseman has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Mount Cheeseman and how high is it?
- Mount Cheeseman is a ski resort in Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,540 m · 5,050 ft, rising to a summit of 1,874 m · 6,150 ft at Mount Cockayne, giving a vertical drop of 334 m · 1,100 ft.