Craigieburn Range

The Craigieburn Range forms part of the Southern Alps in New Zealand's South Island. The range is located on the south banks of the Waimakariri River, south of Arthur's Pass and west of State Highway 73. The Craigieburn locality is adjacent to the Craigieburn Forest Park.

There are a number of named peaks located within the Craigieburn Range (north to south):[1]

The Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is located east of Hamilton Peak. The Broken River Ski Area is located east of Nervous Knob, and north of Mount Wall. A third ski field, Mount Cheeseman, is located east of Mount Cockayne and north of the mountain from which it took its name. All three ski fields are accessible from State Highway 73.[1] A fourth ski field, Mount Olympus Ski Area, is accessible via Windwhistle.[3]

The Craigieburn Range as viewed from below Castle Hill Peak in the Torlesse Range

References

  1. 1 2 Harriss, Gavin. "Topomap". Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  2. "The Hill - Mt Olympus". Windwhistle Winter Sports Club. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  3. "Getting Here - Mt Olympus". Windwhistle Winter Sports Club. Retrieved 6 April 2013.

Coordinates: 43°12′S 171°38′E / 43.200°S 171.633°E / -43.200; 171.633

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