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Craigieburn

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Resort Guide

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is located in the Southern Alps of Canterbury, New Zealand, about 90 minutes from Christchurch. Known for its challenging, ungroomed terrain and steep chutes, the resort caters primarily to advanced and expert skiers seeking a backcountry-style experience with a friendly club atmosphere. Key amenities include rope tows, on-mountain lodge accommodation, and the Thirsty Kea Bar, with a focus on community and uncrowded slopes. Craigieburn stands out for its natural snow conditions, patrolled off-piste terrain, and welcoming club culture established since 1954.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,310m
Summit Elevation1,811m
Vertical Drop501m
Skiable Acres988
Total Runs25
Total Lifts3
Annual Snowfall350 inches / 889 cm
Longest Run2 km / 1.2 mi
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Craigieburn

Weather Forecast · 1,310m – 1,811m

Data reported at Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
4.9cm
Season Total
79.1cm
SnowSure™ Score
32
Solid
↑
Improving
Conditions are holding steady.

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Current conditions at Craigieburn show a temperature of -1°C with partly cloudy skies. The resort has seen a total of 79cm of snow this season, which is 64% of the 5-year average for this time of year. With only 5cm of new snow in the past week, the outlook remains limited.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC
Base
1,310m
Temp
1°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,561m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,811m
Temp
-2°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 30% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1,811m) · Forecast from Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC
ECMWF
11.4cm
GFS
52cm
GEM
0.8cm
JMA
71.3cm
Average
33.9cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,811m) · Updated Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC
Sat
22
1°
-2°
0.9cm
Sun
23
2°
-4°
8.7cm
Mon
24
1°
-4°
1.4cm
Tue
25
3°
0°
0.5cm
Wed
26
2°
-2°
0.2cm
Thu
27
-1°
-3°
6.3cm
Fri
28
2°
0°
0.1cm
Sat
29
4°
-3°
2.3cm
Sun
30
3°
-3°
0.2cm
Mon
31
4°
-4°
0.8cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC
79.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+64%
vs 5-Year Avg
124cm avg by now
+71%
vs 30-Year Avg
111cm avg by now
124cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 79.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~79.4 cm. That's 36% below the 5-year average (124 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 28% below the 30-year average (111 cm).

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Last synced Fri, Aug 21, 12:54 PM UTC

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Top Après Ski

Craigieburn Ski Club Bar – Known for its welcoming, communal atmosphere, this cozy bar is the heart of Craigieburn’s après-ski scene, where skiers gather to share stories over local beers and enjoy the laid-back, social vibe unique to this club-operated resort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Craigieburn — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Craigieburn, New Zealand.

Over the past 7 days, Craigieburn has received 4.9cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 79.1cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 32/100.

Craigieburn has 25 runs. and 3 lifts. covering 988 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1310m to 1811m. with a vertical drop of 501m. The resort averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Craigieburn predicts approximately 35cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Craigieburn directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Craigieburn destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.