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Mt Cheeseman has two mountain accommodation options, each offering a different way to experience the Craigieburn Ranges.
Snowline Lodge sits on the ski field and is ideal for winter ski holidays, families, groups and exclusive alpine bookings. Forest Lodge is a self-catered lodge set amongst native bush, suited to year-round adventure stays and independent travellers.
For availability, pricing and booking information, please visit our Stay at Mt Cheeseman page.
Snowline Lodge is located right on the ski field, beside the Day Lodge and Cockayne Café. In winter it offers catered, ski-in, ski-out accommodation with easy access to the slopes, making it a popular option for families and multi-day ski holidays.
Guests can drive to within 15 metres of the lodge for drop off and pick up, then park a short walk away. From there, you can ski straight to the lodge door, relax in the communal dining and living area, enjoy hot showers and return to the mountain the next morning.
Snowline Lodge is a comfortable alpine base with expansive mountain views.
In summer, Snowline Lodge is available for exclusive group bookings. With parking close to the lodge and access to walking, biking and other alpine recreation, it is a practical base for groups wanting a unique mountain setting.
Snowline Lodge has a mix of bunk rooms and one queen room, with shared bathroom facilities, a large lounge, kitchen and deck area. The layout is practical for families, ski weeks and exclusive group bookings.
Rooms 1 & 3
Have three-tier bunks and sleep up to six people.
Rooms 2 & 4
Have three two-tier bunks and sleep up to six people, with a sunny outlook.
Room 6
Has a queen bed and views down the valley. A room premium applies.
Rooms 7 & 8
Are handy to the men’s bathroom.
Rooms 10 & 11
Are handy to the women’s bathroom.
Room 13
Has four bunks.
Room 12
Has five bunks and is a sunny corner room, though it can be colder if windy.
The Day Lodge sits beside Snowline Lodge and is the main daytime base for skiers and visitors. It includes the licensed Cockayne Café, serving great coffee and hot homemade food during the ski season.
The large open-plan space includes tables, seating and cubbies for ski gear. For private bookings, the Day Lodge can seat up to 100 people, with the café kitchen, Wi-Fi and TV screens available.
Forest Lodge is nestled amongst beech forest and native tussock land, 720 metres above sea level. It offers affordable, comfortable and character-filled self-catered backpacker-style accommodation, around 90 minutes from Christchurch.
The lodge is located 15 minutes from SH73 on the Cheeseman access road, with Mt Cheeseman Ski Area another 15 minutes further up the mountain. It is well placed for skiing and snowboarding in winter, as well as mountain biking, ice skating, tramping and exploring nearby Castle Hill.
Forest Lodge is managed independently and is available year-round.
Visit the Forest Lodge website
Forest Lodge is nestled at the edge of the bush.
For accommodation rates, ski week options, booking details and practical information, visit the Stay page.
