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- Broken River, New Zealand
| Telephone: | +64 3 318 8713 |
| Fax: | +64 3 318 7270 |
| Email: | bookings@brokenriver.co.nz |
| Web: | www.brokenriver.co.nz |
| Address: | Highway 73 |
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| State: | Canterbury |
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| Country: | New Zealand |
.Off-piste skiing/telemarking/riding at one of NZ's best boutique Club fields.
Caters for the adventurous person/family who is after something a little different and very special.
A unique part of Kiwi ski culture. Its more than just the skiing - the friendly atmosphere and being in a great spot with like-minded adventurous types.
A unique ski area managed & maintained by Club members who warmly invite you to come & experience their snowy playground.
Small, intimate, friendly & no lift lines.
A slice of paradise with wide slopes, rolling bowls, steep chutes & varied backcountry terrain to challenge beginners to extreme adventurists.
Tranquil atmosphere & supurb untracked backcountry bowls - all within the ski area boundary
Reliable snow with regular dumps of powder & we are always open!.
Sheltered from the prevailing winds.
Stunning scenery in every direction.
Night skiing.
Modern day lodge with kitchen and BBQ facilities available for everyone.
On-mountain accommodation - mingle up the locals and get the first early morning tracks.
Three levels of accommodation to suit everyone's budget.
Multi day-night packages include a daily complimentary group lesson (Mon to Fri).
Unique funicular railway transports you from the car park to the accommodation lodges
July has been powder, blue ski and more powder with sensational skiing & boarding most days. In the first week of August we've accumulated nearly half a metre of snow. The great thing is that there is still plenty of untracked snow a couple of days after a snow fall - even 4or 5 days if you're prepared to look a little harder and maybe walk a little.
In in all we're having a great season. Everyone is having a blast. Don't forget you can stay up on the mountain. Beds in some weeks have filled up fast!
We officially opened our passenger carrier that takes people from the car park to the ticket office and accommodation lodges on July 25th. What a fantastic day - cloudless blue skies, 30 cm of new powder and a great social time. The technical name for our passenger carrier is a "funicular railway", but it is officially called the "Tyndall Tramway" after its designer and chief motivator of the project Club member Art Tyndall.
No time to loose, make the most of the great winter powder conditions as spring is just round the corner. Hope to see you up at Broken River!
Broken River
Playground for the adventurous
If you can't resist the call of fresh powder, fantastic terrain & scenery, uncrowded slopes, and a unique slice of Kiwiana then Broken River is the place for you!
Located in Craigieburn Forest Park 110 kms west of Christchurch, in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, Broken River caters for the off-piste outdoors adventurist who wants something a little different and more than just the skiing.
Described as "poor man's heli-skiing" Broken River features backcountry, off-piste terrain within the ski boundary. Explore wide open slopes, rolling bowls, and steep chutes with exhilarating runs to challenge beginner to experts. Experience the tranquil, backcountry atmosphere of Allan's Basin and the joy of untracked terrain and long powder runs. A short hike will provide greater rewards!
Broken River is one of NZ's boutique "Club" fields, run and maintained by 350 Club members, who warmly invite you to come and enjoy the place they are so passionate about.
Experience the "community" atmosphere at Palmer Day Lodge. Bask in the sun on the deck and admire your mornings handy work. Cook your lunch on the BBQ or use the communal kitchen and lounge facilities. Plenty of time and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere - there is always untracked to be found.
For the complete experience, stay a while and get to know the locals, including the cheeky Kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Three levels of on-mountain accommodation provide something to suit everyone's budget.
They are always open and are famous for long, reliable seasons. The spring skiing is excellent and is generally complemented by a convivial social scene around the BBQ at Palmer Lodge.
Broken River brings you the best of Club skiing - uncrowded slopes, great atmosphere with other outdoorsey fanatics and excellent terrain. They look forward to seeing you!
Tour Companies
- Name: Black Diamond Safaris
- Phone: +64 3 302 9696
- Website: www.blackdiamondsafaris.co.nz
- Name: Backcountry Traverse
- Phone: +64 3 339 0478 or 0274 388 890
- Email: powder@backcountry.co.nz
