Getting Here
Craigieburn is situated only 1.5 hrs (110km) from Christchurch on highway 73. The turnoff to the field is 9km after Castle Hill Village. The access road to the field is signposted "Craigieburn Valley Ski Area". Do not turn off early - you will end up at Broken River Ski Area - if you reach Flock Hill Station you have gone too far! The 6 kilometre road up to the Skifield winds gently up through picturesque beech forest and is accessible for all motor vehicles (except camper vans which can be parked at the base of the access road). It is essential that all vehicles carry chains at all times as the upper section of the road (above the creek) can often be treacherous.
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Transport Options
Independent Operators
Various independent operators provide transport to Craigieburn:
- Smylies
- https://www.smylies.co.nz/Booking/Instance/Craigieburn
- Email: stay@smylies.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 318 4740
- Mobile: +64 27 471 8109
- Black Diamond Safaris
- http://www.blackdiamondsafaris.co.nz/
- Email: info@blackdiamondsafaris.co.nz
- Mobile: +64 27 4508 283
Public Transport
Public transport services to Craigieburn are available. Note that the following services stop at the bottom of the road (It is a long walk up the ski field road, but if you get there early someone will give you a ride):
- Atomic Shuttles
- http://www.atomictravel.co.nz/
- Email: info@atomictravel.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 349 0697
- West Coast Shuttle
- http://www.westcoastshuttle.co.nz/
- Email: travel@westcoastshuttle.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 768 0028
Rental car companies
There are also a few budget rental car agencies located near Christchurch Airport. Note: Be sure to request snow chains with your vehicle as they are often required for the access road and mountain passes.
- Omega Car Rentals
- https://www.omegarentalcars.com/car-rental-christchurch-airport/
- Email: rent-car@omegarentals.com
- Phone (NZ Free): 0800 52 52 10
- Ace Rental Cars
- https://www.acerentalcars.co.nz/
- Email: christchurch@acerentals.co.nz
- Phone (NZ Free): 0800 502 277
- Phone (AUS Free): 1800 140 026
- Phone: +64 3 360 3270