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Craigieburn

VALLEY SKI AREA | CANTERBURY | NEW ZEALAND

Craigieburn native forest in New Zealand

Monday & Tuesday?
To ski smarter in a changing climate, the mountain's having a rest. 2026 ski & accommodation closed those days — more powder for the rest of the week.

(Big snow? We'll open up — watch our daily conditions.)

Grab yourself a slice of off-piste freedom.

In the heart of the Southern Alps, a beautiful 90 minute drive from Christchurch, lies the famous Craigieburn Valley (CV) Ski Field.

Offering up the finest steeps, chutes and powder bowl skiing you’ll ever find in New Zealand, Craigieburn is an alpine experience like no other.

Here, you’ll find the friendliest club atmosphere anywhere. When people who love skiing and riding get together, great things happen, and good people have been at the heart of Craigieburn since the club was established in 1954. Visitors are welcome all season – but we know you’ll want to stay!

Ready to ski the big on at Craigieburn Ski filed

Ready to come ski the big one?

With an epic range of terrain, quick tows, uncrowded runs and friendly club members on hand to help out, Craigieburn feels more like a fully serviced back country experience.
Yes, Let's ride!

Is Craigieburn for me?

Here at Craigieburn, the ups are good, the downs are even better, and everyone is welcome. We recommend that first timers are confident skiing chairlift blue runs, and that you bring a little attitude to use as you learn the ins and outs of rope tows.  

Groomed only by Mother Nature, Craigieburn has some of New Zealand's most challenging patrolled terrain.

If you are an advanced or expert rider then skiing The Big One at Craigieburn is your holy grail!

Video of Craigieburn Valley Ski field called "when it snows"

Events on this winter - 2026?

Thu
17
Jul

CV Drinks at Punky Brewster

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
6:00pm
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
July 17, 2025
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
Blue Smoke, Kassels bar at the Tannery
Sat
18
Jul

Opening Day 2026

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
9:00am
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
July 18, 2026
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
CV Ski Area
Sat
15
Aug

Beer Tasting

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
6:00pm
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
August 15, 2026
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
The Thirsty Kea Bar in lodge
Sat
29
Aug

CV Club Champs

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
9:00am
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
August 29, 2026
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
CV Ski Area
Fri
04
Sep

DJ at The Thirsty Kea Bar (UNI weekend)

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
6pm
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
September 4, 2026
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
Thirsty Kea Bar in lodge
Thu
01
Oct

Closing Day 2026

What time is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
9:00am
What day is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
October 1, 2026
Where is our event on at Craigieburn Ski Valley Area
CV Ski Area
Craigieburn Valley Ski field shop of merchandise to wear and use.

Craigieburn Shop

Love Craigieburn? Wear the gear.

Join the Craigieburn Club!

Hang out with people like you. Share yarns after a massive day on the slopes. Make it all tick so that everyone has a ridiculously amazing time this winter. We warmly welcome new members.

Enjoy exclusive discounts on skiing and accommodation.

As a Craigieburn Clubbie, you’ll help with pre-season preparation for the coming ski season. Work parties are just that – they are fantastic social events, a chance to meet other like-minded club members and a great excuse to spend a day in the mountains. The road, all the facilities on the field and around the huts have been built and maintained by club members' efforts.
The Thirsty Kea Bar at Craigieburn Loadge
Now Open for summer — Because mountains don’t melt!

Summer lodge hire, From: 1st Nov - 1st June.
People in summer at Craigieburn
Cassels brewing beer, 
delicious beer from CanterburyK2 ski gearsmith logo ski goggles and glasses

Come ski with us!

Join us in our Lodge for a couple of nights book your bed here.
BOOK A BED
Come get a job or have a ski lesson at Craigieburn Valley with us.
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