Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
Methven, CanterburyMount Cheeseman Ski Area is a ski resort in Methven, Canterbury, NZ. It has 9 km of pistes, 3 lifts, elevation up to 1694 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 4 km intermediate, 3 km advanced.
Slopes
8.8 km
Lifts
3
Elevation
966–1694 m
728 m vertical
Country
NZSlopes by difficulty
intermediate 3.7 km
advanced 3.5 km
easy 1.5 km
novice 60 m
Lifts by type
t-bar · 2drag lift · 1
-43.15531, 171.66411
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- HKK Hokitika Airfield 74 km · ~1h 49m
- CHC Christchurch International Airport 79 km · ~1h 57m
- TIU Timaru Airport 132 km · ~3h 15m
Nearest cities
- Rolleston (34,100) 75 km
- Rangiora (19,300) 76 km
- Ashburton (21,600) 83 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Mount Cheeseman Ski Area have?
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area has 3 ski lifts — 2 t-bar, 1 drag lift.
How many kilometres of slopes at Mount Cheeseman Ski Area?
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area has 8.8 km of pistes.
What is the elevation at Mount Cheeseman Ski Area?
The highest lift-served point at Mount Cheeseman Ski Area is around 1694 m.
Where is Mount Cheeseman Ski Area located?
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area is located in Methven, Canterbury, NZ.
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