Check out the BR weather station for live info: https://irrigation.niwa.co.nz/BRSC/met_summary.html
Take a look through our window via our webcams: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/mountain/snow-report-and-webcam/
Snow Conditions
Average depth: 37.5cm (15cm-60cm)
Last snowfall: 15cm on 3 October
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Thanks for a beautiful 2024 Season.
See you all next year for another banger at Broken River!!
#skithefriendlyone #skibrokenriver #ridethevibe
Lifts
Tyndall TramwayClosed
Ride New Zealand's steepest and most serene railway. Funicular your way up through a native Beech forest. Marvel at the majesty of the mountains as you tram through a tunnel of trees. A great way to start the day and the glide back down makes grateful knees!
Tram hours are 9:30-11:30am and 4:00-6:00pm.
Rugby TowClosed
The gateway to the Main basin and Lower Allans.
Access TowClosed
Access to the Main basin and Palmer Lodge.
Main Tow Closed
Gives access to the lookers left side of the Main basin as well as Ridge Tow and provides stunning views of the possibly haunted Grey range.
Ridge TowClosed
A lovely little spinner! Have it silently ascend you to the gnarly lines on Nervous Knob, Allan's Basin, and beyond!
Learners TowClosed
Great for beginners and kids. Handy to the day lodge.
Traverse TowClosed
The next step after Learners tow, plus gets you from Palmer Lodge over to Main tow.
Allan's BasinClosed
Inbounds backcountry bowls for your enjoyment. Long runs, bringing you back to the Access platform.
Services & Facilities
Lyndon LodgeClosed
Cosy with great food and brilliant company.
Broken River LodgeClosed
Expansive views over the beech forest and out over the Torlesse Range.
White Star ChaletClosed
Sauna included!
Road
Access Road Closed
*No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed*
The access road is cleared to Hanomag Car Park. Please enter clockwise filling the downhill side first. Park 1 arms length apart.
NOTE: Broken River Ski Area does not undertake avalanche control or ski patrolling outside the ski area boundary. See our trail map for ski area boundaries. Always be suitably prepared when skiing outside the ski area boundary - know the avalanche risks, carry avalanche safety gear and know how to use it.
Visit www.avalanche.net.nz for the most recent avalanche conditions.