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
