Craigieburn Valley
Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand
Craigieburn Valley has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 10°C and a low around -1°C. The resort is currently open for the season. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 614 m · 2,010 ft of vertical drop. The Craigieburn Valley ski season runs from July 18, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
Snow forecast
1°Ice
9°Slush
9°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,308 m · 4,290 ft
- Summit · Hamilton Peak
- 1,922 m · 6,310 ft
- Vertical drop
- 614 m · 2,010 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jul 18 – Sep 30
Parking
Official Plan page: 6 km access road through beech forest; parking at the field (campervans must park at the base of the access road). ALL vehicles must carry chains (upper section above the creek often treacherous). No shuttle from the main road. No day-parking fee or booking published—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Craigieburn Valley open for the season?
- Craigieburn Valley's ski season runs from July 18, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
- Is Craigieburn Valley open right now?
- Yes — Craigieburn Valley is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Craigieburn Valley?
- Yes — Craigieburn Valley has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Craigieburn Valley and how high is it?
- Craigieburn Valley is a ski resort in Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,308 m · 4,290 ft, rising to a summit of 1,922 m · 6,310 ft at Hamilton Peak, giving a vertical drop of 614 m · 2,010 ft.