
Craigieburn
Weather at Craigieburn
Low: -1.5°C / High: -1.5°C
Wind: S 8 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 0 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 0 cm
Resort Status
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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
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
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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Season Info
Operating from late June through early October, Craigieburn thrives on natural snowfall, with the high elevation slopes capturing abundant snow throughout winter. The mountain's position at 1,800 meters above sea level, combined with predominantly south-facing aspects, creates excellent snow preservation. The steep terrain and natural features contribute to some of New Zealand's most reliable powder conditions after storms.
Current Season
2025
Opening Day
7/11/2025
Closing Day
9/20/2025
Days Open
72
Annual Snowfall
Metric
3m
300cm
Imperial
9.8ft
118in
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