Broken River

Elevation

  • Top: 555 m
  • Vertical Drop: 110 m
  • Bottom: 411 m
  • Longest Run: N/A
  • Skiable Terrain: 300 hectares

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.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: 100
  • Days Open Last Year: 95
  • Years Open: 60
  • Average Snowfall: 889 cm

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 5% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 45% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 50% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 0%

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 7
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs N/A
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs N/A
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 7

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Weather

Thursday, 24 May 2012 21:00:31 EDT
Mostly Cloudy
53°F / 11°C
Wind 0 mph
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Broken River Contact Information

Broken River Ski Area
Access road off State Hwy 73
Christchurch

Phone: 64-03-318-7270

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