Summer at the Chill Ski Areas
The seasons have changed and the snow has melted, but there is just as much fun to be had in the mountains. The ski areas are now closed for skiing, but some offer accommodation in their ldoges over summer to take advantage of great hiking, mountain biking, and other activities.
Mt Cheeseman
Snowline Lodge and the Day Lodge, both available for event venue hire over summer. Plan your party, retreat or holiday at Mt Cheeseman this Summer. Ideal for milestone & 21st birthdays, workshops, family groups, balls, school camps, painting & yoga retreats.
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Forest Lodge
Hidden in beech forested mountains and native tussock lands at 900m above sea level, Forest Lodge offers affordable, comfortable and unique accommodation for all walks of life. Situated only 1.5 hrs from Christchurch city, this is a great base for mountain bike and hiking adventures in Castle Hill and the Craigieburn mountains.
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Broken River
Broken River is a wonderful destination in the summer and autumn. Our lodges provide a memorable, stunning setting for your special get-together, whether it's celebrating a birthday, wedding, family reunion or a weekend retreat.
If you're rider then there is plenty of fun to be found on the mountain bike tracks down in the valley below. The spectacular views can also be enjoyed from the lodges while you curl up on the couch with a good book.
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Craigieburn Valley
Your own summer retreat. Summer hire lodge for more than 2 nights from 1st Nov - 1st June. Nestled amongst the native alpine surrounds of the Craigieburn Forest Park, the lodge is available for conferences, instructional activities, retreats, weddings, outdoor nature courses and competitive events. It's often used by schools or Scout groups, team building for companies, clubs and commercial organisations & private groups.
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Temple Basin
The accommodation lodge at Temple Basin ski field is located at an altitude of 1380m, above highway 73 on Arthur's Pass. It is a stunning alpine location that is accessed via a walking track climbing approximately 400m from the ski field carpark on Highway 73 up to the lodge. The walk takes typically 40 minutes- 1 hr depending on fitness; you don't need to carry anything as bags and gear are taken separately by goodslift up to the lodge.
Group bookings are available for seminars, conferences, schools and specialist groups during the summer months from October to May.
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Porters
Porters Lodge is nestled at the base of Porters Ski Area in the Craigieburn range. We are perfectly located whether you’re here for the skiing, biking, hiking, the stunning views or simply passing by. The lodge offers comfortable, bunk-style family accommodation set against a beautiful mountain backdrop.
Camper Van Sites available.
Mountain Bike Shuttles are also available at Porters.
Hanmer Springs Ski Area
Robinson Lodge is named after Brian Robinson, a Rotherham farmer and former Club President. It is a pleasant wooden building located a few steps down from the Day Lodge.
There arefour rooms which have one double bed and three to five single bunk beds.
Waking up and watching the dawn light up the snow clad Inland Kaikoura Range is a fantastic experience!
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Fox Peak
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Awakino
Awakino operates a 27 bunk accommodation lodge, situated at 1100 metres on the access road, 300 metres below the field base buildings. The lodge is a perfect place for activities other than skiing, such as mountain instruction courses, tramping and mountain biking in the summer.
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