Craigieburn

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About Craigieburn

Craigieburn Valley - The ups are good; the downs are even better. Steep narrow chutes, wide open powder bowls or just a place to take it easy in the awesome vista of the Craigieburn Range. Craigieburn Valley has all this and more for intermediate to advanced off piste enthusiasts.

Craigieburn is 100% natural. Mother Nature provides the snow and grooming facilities. Three high capacity rope tows run up the NE side of the valley, giving a vertical rise of 500m and over 150 hectares of patrolled terrain. If you’re a first time user of the rope tows our staff are more than happy to help you out.

The Craigieburn day pass allows you to ski Allan’s Basin and over to Broken River. A 20 minute stroll along the ridge drops you back at the top of Hamilton Col. From there a 500 vertical metre run down Hamilton Face to the bottom tow.

Middle Basin gives over 600 vertical metres of incredible off piste terrain. A quick trip through the beech forest will take you back to the ticket office or from Big Bend its a 20 minute walk back to the bottom tow.

Whakamaru Day Lodge. If you need to catch your breath stop off at Whakamaru Day Lodge on Kea Ridge. You’ll have your breath taken away again with the awesome 300º views of Middle Basin and Hamilton Face.

Après ski time. Lounge about in the bar making the most of happy hour and if you’re hungry the chef cooks up a mean 3-course feast. Koroheke and Matuhi Lodges are nestled amongst native beech forest at the base of the field and offer accommodation ranging from bunk and double rooms, to family rooms.


Dates and Hours Terrain
Season Dates not confirmed
Operating Hours
*dates and hours are subject to change
Beginner
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
45%
Access
Closest Town Springfield, 50km
Ski Area Access km, unsealed access road
Maps Location map and driving directions
Elevation Elevation
Base Altitude 1308m
Top Altitude 1811m
Vertical Drop 600m
Total Lift Capacity
Longest Run
Skiable Area
Snow Making Area
Groomed Terrain
Prices Valid Until: 30 September 2011
  Child Youth Student Adult Senior Family
Day Pass   $ 35 $ 45 $ 65 $ 45  
½ Day Pass            
Learner Lift            
Beginner Package         (lift, lesson, hire)
Full Ski Hire            
Full Board Hire            
Childcare Full Day:   Half Day:      
Lifts Services & Facilities
Rope Tows 3
   
   
   
Ski School
Café
Bar
Accommodation
Contact Information
Phone +64 3 318 8711
Fax +64 3 3187217
Postal Address Box 2152
City Christchurch
Email ski@craigieburn.co.nz
Web http://www.craigieburn.co.nz
Age Definitions
  • Child: Under 13
  • Youth: Under 18
  • Student: Fulltime students. ID required
  • Adult:
  • Senior:
  • Family:
Rate Notes Children and 75+ years are free No half day rates

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