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 Broken River, Mount Cheeseman, Mount Dobson, Mount Lyford and Porter Heights.
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 | 142cm 56in |
| Porter Heights | 80cm 31in |
| Mount Dobson | 65cm 26in |
| Broken River | 30cm 12in |
| Mount Lyford | 30cm 12in |
°F / inMetric
Forecast Snow
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 3cm 1in | ||
| Craigieburn | 4cm 2in | ||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | ||
| Mount Dobson | - | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 30 Jun 2025 23:38 BST
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 5,971ft | - | - | - |
| Craigieburn | 105min | - | 1,811m 5,942ft | - | - | - |
| Hanmer Springs | 105min | - | 1,850m 6,070ft | - | - | - |
| Mount Cheeseman | 105min | - | 1,874m 6,148ft | - | - | - |
| Mount Dobson | 165min | - | 2,046m 6,713ft |  | | |
| Mount Hutt | 75min | - | 2,080m 6,824ft |  |  | |
| Mount Lyford | 120min | - | 1,750m 5,741ft | - | | - |
| Porter Heights | 75min | - | 1,980m 6,496ft | | - | |
| Temple Basin | 120min | - | 1,753m 5,751ft |  | | |