Craigieburn
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Weather at Craigieburn

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Low: 0.7°C / High: 0.7°C

Wind: N 5 km/h

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Resort Status

Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025View Full Report →

Resort Overview

Craigieburn Valley stands as a beacon for advanced skiing in New Zealand, renowned for its steep terrain and challenging lines across 400 hectares of skiable area. This club field embodies pure, unfiltered mountain adventure with no grooming, minimal facilities, and some of the country's most intense off-piste runs. While experts flock to the steep chutes and open bowls, intermediates can find their rhythm on the mountain's middle sections.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

25

Total Area

988 ac

399.8 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
0%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
25%
Expert
20%
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Craigieburn Lift System

Three high-capacity rope tows - the Bottom, Middle, and Top - form Craigieburn's lift network, accessing an impressive 500 meters of vertical terrain. These simple yet robust lifts grant access to vast, uncrowded slopes where fresh tracks last for days. While mastering the nutcracker rope tow system requires initial practice, it rewards users with quick access to remarkable terrain.

Lifts

Total Lifts

3

Lift Types

1

Lift Breakdown

T-Bar
3
T-Bar
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Location & Getting There

Craigieburn Valley sits two hours from Christchurch in the heart of the Craigieburn Range. The mountain's day lodge provides basic facilities and incredible views across the Southern Alps. While the access road demands respect and appropriate vehicles, the journey sets the stage for an authentic alpine experience. Those seeking additional adventure can link trips to nearby club fields, creating a unique Canterbury high country experience.

Craigieburn

, south-island

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