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Craigieburn ski resort, New Zealand (Oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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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 Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
0cm
Season Total
157.1cm
Closed for the season since Sep 27

SnowSure reports this resort is not operating (season-end). SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed September 27, 2026

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

Closed for the season · Data updated Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC
Base
1,310m
Temp
0°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,561m
Temp
-3°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
1,811m
Temp
-3°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 3
10-Day Forecast
Summit (1,811m) · Updated Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC
Tue
6
8°
-3°
Wed
7
6°
-2°
Thu
8
3°
0°
0.1cm
Fri
9
10°
-1°
Sat
10
9°
-5°
Sun
11
8°
2°
Mon
12
10°
1°
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC
157.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+91%
vs 5-Year Avg
172cm avg by now
+101%
vs 30-Year Avg
155cm avg by now
172cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~156.5 cm. That's 9% below the 5-year average (172 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (155 cm).

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Last synced Mon, Oct 05, 3:01 PM UTC

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.

The season total snowfall is 157.1cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 28/100.

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 0.1cm 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.