Skiing near Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Ski Resorts near Christchurch Airport, New Zealand
CHC - Christchurch International
There are more than half a dozen ski areas within a few hours drive of Christchurch.
The Top 5 most popular ski resorts near Christchurch are Mount Cheeseman, Mount Dobson, Mount Hutt, Porter Heights and Temple Basin.
Ski Resort Transfers from Christchurch
Car Hire or Airport Transfers & Taxis
Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Christchurch are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.
Deepest Snow
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 121cm |
| Mount Dobson | 100cm |
| Porter Heights | 80cm |
| Mount Lyford | 70cm |
| Mount Cheeseman | 35cm |
°F / inMetric
Forecast Snow
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cheeseman | 9cm | ||
| Mount Dobson | 3cm | ||
| Broken River | 7cm | ||
| Craigieburn | 5cm | ||
| Mount Hutt | 4cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2025 20:39 NZST
More Snow reports from around Christchurch9 Ski Resorts within 3 hours drive of Christchurch
| Ski Resort | Txfrs | Pistes | Top | Beginn. | Interm. | Experts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 90min | - | 1,820m | - | - | - |
| Craigieburn | 105min | - | 1,811m | - | - | - |
| Hanmer Springs | 105min | - | 1,850m | - | - | - |
| Mount Cheeseman | 105min | - | 1,874m | - | - | - |
| Mount Dobson | 165min | - | 2,046m |  | | |
| Mount Hutt | 75min | - | 2,080m |  |  | |
| Mount Lyford | 120min | - | 1,750m | - | | - |
| Porter Heights | 75min | - | 1,980m | | - | |
| Temple Basin | 120min | - | 1,753m |  | | |