Broken River Ski Area
About Broken River Ski Area
A cult-classic club field where rugged terrain and vintage nutcracker tows reward the backcountry purist.
Highlights
- Retro nutcracker tows
- Backcountry bowl access
- Steep technical chutes
- Social club culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1417m
- Top lift: 1821m
- Ski pistes: 10.8km
- Ski lifts: 10
- Lakes nearby: 9
- MTB trails: 46.8km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Broken River Ski Area
- Today: -5 to 7 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2981 m (1770 to 3540 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 10 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | -5 / 7 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | -4 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | -8 / -1 °C | snow showers | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | -7 / 5 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | -6 / 1 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | -3 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | -7 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -10 / 1 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -11 / 2 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | -4 / 4 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Broken River Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Broken River Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Broken River Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cheeseman-Olympus Traverse
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Leith Hill Loop
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TA08b Arthur's Pass to Rakaia River
Mountain biking near Broken River Ski Area
- Dracophyllum Flat Track
- Coal Pit Spur Track
- Craigieburn Edge Track
- Craigieburn Valley Track
- Cockayne Alley
- The Luge
- Dicksons
- Cuckoo Creek Track
Getting to Broken River Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 80 km away, about 1h48 by road