Winter 2026 Operating Hours at Christchurch Adventure Park
Planning your winter ride days? Here’s everything you need to know about Christchurch Adventure Park’s Winter 2026 operating hours, including lift schedules, café times, school holidays, and key maintenance closures.
General Park Information
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Carpark gates open and close one hour either side of lift operations
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The Café opens 30 minutes before the lift starts and closes one hour after the lift shuts
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Night riding sessions are available on selected days and are weather dependent
Autumn to Early Winter Operations
20 April – 31 May 2026
During this period, the park operates a reduced midweek schedule with extended riding on selected evenings.
Lift Operating Hours
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Monday – Tuesday: Closed
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Wednesday: 10:00am – 7:00pm*
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Thursday – Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
*Night riding available (weather dependent).
Core Winter Season
June – August 2026
Standard Winter Schedule
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Monday – Tuesday: Closed
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Wednesday – Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
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Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Extended Wednesday Evenings
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Selected Wednesdays operate until 7:00pm for night riding (weather dependent).
Maintenance Closure
To allow for essential maintenance, the park will be closed from 10 – 18 August 2026.
Public Holidays
On public holidays, weekend operating hours apply, regardless of the day of the week.
School Holiday Operating Hours
April School Holidays – 3 to 19 April 2026
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Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
July School Holidays – 4 to 19 July 2026
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Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Tuesday: Closed
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Wednesday – Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
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Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Plan Ahead
Winter conditions can change quickly in the Port Hills, so we recommend:
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Checking the daily status update before visiting
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Dressing for alpine conditions
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Booking lift passes and rentals online where possible
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another epic winter season on the trails.
Click here for Winter Hours PDF
PARK STATUS PAGE
Click here for Winter Hours PDF
PARK STATUS PAGE
