Broken River
Resort Info

 Maintained by club members, it provides an inviting and friendly atmosphere mixed with some amazing soft-snow conditions. The terrain is suitable for everyone with un-crowded powder basins and chutes. There is a dedicated learner’s area in front of Palmers lodge, with its own rope tow to get kids cutting edges in no time.

Broken River is the destination for adventurous skiers and riders with powder-filled bowls, natural drop-offs and lips to keep them challenged all day. It also offers some of the most highly rated backcountry skiing available in the Canterbury region. More experienced skiers should take advantage of the rolling terrain in the bowls of Broken River and Allan’s Basin for some incredible off-piste, patrolled backcountry skiing.

Only a short walk offers access to the back basins and Craigieburn Valley, these areas offer some incredible terrain suited to more advanced skiers and snowboarders and a BR lift pass allows you to have a few runs at Craigieburn. The combined Broken River & Craigieburn ski area covers over 900 hectares, which makes it New Zealand's largest. 300 hectares can be accessed from the 'BR' rope tows without unclipping your bindings.

The mountain offers an expansive day lodge for all to enjoy the kitchen and dining facilities, canteen selling snack food, ski and snowboard instruction from qualified instructors and qualified ski patroller's to handle any first aid requirements. Ski and Snowboard hire is not available at Broken River.

Broken River has on-field accommodation in centrally heated lodges with 3 standards of on-hill accommodation - fully serviced, club style & backpackers.

Ski - Sleep - Ski packages offer lifts, accommodation and lessons for any length of stay. Night skiing under lights when conditions permit.

Broken River Tips:

1. It is worth heading up the Ridge Tow to access Allan’s Basin just for the view. Stand at the top and take in range-upon-range of snowy mountain peaks stretching out in front of you for a breath-taking experience
2. Expert skiers should check out Nervous Knob and the peaks surrounding Allan’s basin for endless challenging skiing
3. Children under the age of 11 can ski free, so make Broken River your first choice for a unique family snow adventure