Craigieburn, New Zealand
Craigieburn is the name of a settlement and several geographic features in northwest Canterbury, in New Zealand's South Island.
Craigieburn | |
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View from TranzAlpine train near Craigieburn | |
| Coordinates: 43°06′S 171°52′E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury Region |
| District | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Malvern |
| Community | Malvern |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Selwyn District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Selwyn | Sam Broughton |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
The Craigieburn Range of mountains is located on the south banks of the Waimakariri River, south of Arthur's Pass. The Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is located on its slopes, as is the Craigieburn Forest Park. The ski slopes are within an hour and a half from Christchurch New Zealand.
The small Lake Hawdon lies immediately to the west of Craigieburn.
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