Craigieburn Ski Resort Guide
Craigieburn, New Zealand
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,811m5,942ft |
| Resort Height | 1,308m4,291ft |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Hokitika |
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Craigieburn
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area, located in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, has achieved cult status amongst NZ's hottest skiers. Steep deep and cheap it features wide open powder bowls, steep narrow chutes and when you come off the hill at the end of a big day you can kick back in the bar at our cosy alpine lodge. Craigieburn is situated 1.5 hrs (110km) from Christchurch on highway 73. The 6 kilometre road up to the Skifield winds gently up through picturesque beech forest and is accessible for all motor vehicles (except camper vans which can be parked at the base of the access road). The centre offers a common lift pass with nearby Broken River which can be accessed on skis (10 minute walk required). The area provides exciting skiing and 'boarding and is not recommended for beginner skiers, beginner/intermediate snowboarders. Club members get preferential rates.
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Craigieburn is at an altitude of 1,308m4,291ft.
Craigieburn has direct access to 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
Skiing
Craigieburn offers good sking, particularly, for Expert skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Craigieburn?
The next notable snow forecast is 15cm6in, expected on 3 August, with around 49cm19in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Craigieburn Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes
Craigieburn Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,811m5,942ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,308m4,291ft |
| Resort Altitude (Craigieburn) | 1,308m4,291ft |
| Max Vertical | 503m1,650ft |
Snowboarding
Not suitable for beginner boarders, great for everyone else.
Location and Map
Where is Craigieburn?
This ski resort is in Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Craigieburn is Christchurch, 103 minutes drive away.
Hokitika airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Craigieburn open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Craigieburn, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Craigieburn Tourist Office for the latest.
