Broken River Ski Area vs Craigieburn Valley Ski Area

Broken River Ski Area (Canterbury Region) and Craigieburn Valley Ski Area (Canterbury Region) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBroken River Ski AreaCraigieburn Valley Ski Area
Vertical drop1,306 ft (398 m)1,693 ft (516 m)
Summit elevation5,955 ft5,938 ft
Base elevation4,649 ft4,245 ft
Lifts103
Runs2124
Beginner terrain10%4%
Intermediate terrain38%46%
Expert terrain52%50%
Night skiing--

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,693 ft vs 1,306 ft); Craigieburn Valley Ski Area has more runs (24 vs 21); Broken River Ski Area skews more expert (52% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Broken River Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Craigieburn Valley Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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