Broken River
Top 1923m / Base 1380m
State Highway 73
Selwyn, New Zealand
9am–4pm, daily during winter
About Broken River
Distance from Christchurch Airport: 105 km, approximately 1.5 hours
Broken River boasts some of New Zealand's best off-piste, soft-snow skiing and snowboarding.
There’s fantastic terrain for all levels, groomed slopes, on-mountain accommodation, uncrowded powder basins and chutes – and the best part, a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Palmer Day Lodge is the central hub of the day’s skiing and the best spot on the mountain to soak up the sun and watch the action. The canteen has delicious food and beverages or you can make use of the shared BBQ on the deck.
‘BR’ as it’s known to the locals has many unique features to discover such as the alpine rail that travels through native beech forest connecting the carpark to the on-mountain accommodation lodges.
Facilities
Terrain
Elevation
Hot Food
Ski School
Alpine Tram
Ropetows(5)
Beds(65)
Stay on the Mountain
Stay at altitude for the complete experience
Broken River offers mountain-style accommodation in three lodges nestled at the tree line, just 10 minutes walk from the first ski tow. Enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valley.
The lodges have shared bunk-style accommodation and bathroom facilities, modern kitchens, communal living areas and drying rooms. There is a ski tuning/waxing area to keep your gear in shape and a sauna to refresh those well-worked muscles.
Accommodation is available from late June to October (conditions permitting).
BR Accommodation
BR friends photo Claire Newell
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Powder Aug 2017 Broken River photo Claire Newell
Riding the rope tows Broken River photo Claire Newell
The Wicked Weeker
Ski Area Package
A 6-night / 7-day ski week package with discounted lift passes and accommodation. Choose from catered or self-catered accommodation.
Catered packages include 3 group ski lessons, 7 lift tickets, 6 nights' dinner, daily bed and breakfast, and tow belt hire.
Prices: Adult $1125 / Student $780 / Under 18 years $705 / Under 11 years $485
The self-catered package includes 7 lift tickets, 6 nights' accommodation and tow belt hire. Group lessons are not included. Bring and cook your own food.
Prices: Adult $925 / Student $675 / Under 18 years $590 / Under 11 years $340
For both packages, bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or hire linen when you book.
The Midweek Madness
Ski Area Package
Enjoy a short break with family or friends with our discounted midweek package (up to 30% off).
Catered package includes 1 group lesson (available Monday to Wednesday), 3 lift tickets, 2 nights' catered dinner, daily bed and breakfast accommodation and tow belt hire.
Catered package: Adult $500 / Student $340 / Under 18 years $300 / Under 11 years $190
If you're on a tight budget, check out our "fat-free" Midweek Madness Self-Catered Package. This includes 3 lift tickets, 2 nights' accommodation (bed only) and tow belt hire. Midweek Madness Packages are not available on Saturday nights or from 7 to 21 July.
Self-catered package: Adult $390 / Student $275 / Under 18 years $235 / Under 11 years $120
Telemark Week
Ski Area Package
Join Broken River’s highly successful Telemark Week when freeheelers flock in from far and wide for fun, great turns and to touch up their technique.
The week includes opportunities for instruction sessions and improvements in telemarking, accommodation, plus activities aligned with a telemark Off Piste clinic and the Black Diamond Freeheel fun weekend. It's all about fun and freeing the heel. Be sure to bring your favourite tipple and snacks for sunset drinks on the ridge. Dig out that informal, funky attire for the Thursday night fancy dress party - it's always a blast!
Catered package includes 3 group ski lessons, 7 lift tickets, 6 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation and tow belt hire.
4 to 10 August
Adult $1125 / Student $780 / Under 18 years $705 / Under 11 years $485
