Area Profile
Broken River is run and maintained by the Broken River Ski Club. It offers an alternative to skiers and snowboarders who are looking to experience back to basics fun in the snow. Broken River is a 1.5 hour drive from Christchurch. There is a 15-20 minute walk to the accommodation lodges from the ski area carpark. Season runs early July to early October.
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Lodging Profile
Accommodation is provided in centrally heated lodges with bunk style sleeping arrangements within walking distance of the lifts.
Services Profile
Expansive day lodge, canteen facilities, ski and snowboard instruction from qualified instructors, first aid assistance. Please note there is no ski hire available at Broken River.
Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 100
- Days Open Last Year: 95
- Years Open: 56
- Average Snowfall: 889 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  5% |
Intermediate Runs:  45% |
Advanced Runs:  50% |
Expert Runs:  0% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
7 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
N/A - Triple Chairs:
N/A
- Double Chairs:
N/A - Surface Lifts:
7
Elevation
- Top: 555 m
- Vertical Drop: 110 m
- Bottom: 411 m
- Longest Run: N/A
- Skiable Terrain: 300 hectares
- Snow Making: N/A
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Craigieburn Valley (0.0 km)
- Mt. Cheeseman (16.5 km)
- Porters (31.9 km)
- Mt. Olympus (32.2 km)
- Temple Basin (32.4 km)
- Mt. Hutt (54.4 km)
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