Craigieburn Valley Ski Area

Area Profile

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. Craigieburn has wide open powder bowls, steep narrow chutes, and an infamous 600 meter vertical drop in the Middle basin (an experience often equated with heliskiing). There is no terrain for beginner skiers and ski hire facilities on the mountain. Craigieburn is located 1.5 hrs (110km) from Christchurch on highway 73.

Lodging Profile

Staying in one of alpine lodges with accomodations for up to 65 people in economical 6-person bunkrooms or more private double rooms.

Important Dates

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Years Open: 8

Average Snowfall: 350"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 0%

Intermediate Runs: 55%

Advanced Runs: 45%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 3

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: N/A

Surface Lifts: 3

Elevation

Top: 1811 ft.

Bottom: 1308 ft.

Vertical Drop: 503 ft.

Longest Run: N/A

Skiable Terrain: N/A

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