Broken River Ski Resort Guide
Broken River, New Zealand
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,820m |
| Resort Height | 1,313m |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Auckland |
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Broken River
Lift pass is also valid in nearby Craigiebrun ski area, which can be accessed on skis, 30 minute walk from carpark to access tow, goods lift to lodges
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Broken River is at an altitude of 1,313m.
Broken River has direct access to 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Broken River.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Broken River?
The next notable snow forecast is 37cm, expected on 3 August, with around 47cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Broken River Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes
Broken River Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,820m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Broken River) | 1,313m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,310m |
| Max Vertical | 510m |
Location and Map
Where is Broken River?
This ski resort is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Broken River is Christchurch, 88 minutes drive away.
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Hokitika, Rotorua and Timaru airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Broken River open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Broken River, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Broken River Tourist Office for the latest.
