Highlights
Best known for:
Powder skiing in fresh snow 3 or 4 days after the last snow fall!
Our laid-back, social community atmosphere.
Long, reliable seasons and great skiing in low snow years.
Best Kept Secret:
The tranquil, backcountry atmosphere of Allan’s Basin. No ski tows, just you and the endless powder snow.
Mecca for telemark skiers.
Massive sundeck at Palmer Lodge on the field.
Kitchen facilities and BBQ for everyone to use at Palmer Lodge.
What’s New:
Our Family Lift Pass.
The Tyndall Tramway which carries you and your gear from the car park to the accommodation lodges and ticket office.
Our special ski week 6 night/7 day packages - pay only for 5 nights and 5 lift passes, Book our Catered acommodation package which includes 4 complimentary group ski lessons. Find out more details here.
Other Broken River Highlights:
- Great best off-piste riding.
- An experience that is a little different and special.
- A unique part of Kiwi ski culture - the friendly atmosphere, small, intimate and no lift lines.
- Unique ski area managed & maintained by Club members.
- "the friendly one" as described by powderhounds.com - friendly staff and patrons.
- A slice of paradise. Awesome terrain.
- Tranquil atmosphere & superb untracked backcountry bowls.
- Reliable snow with regular falls of powder.
- Sheltered from the prevailing winds so we are always open.
- Stunning scenery in every direction.
- Night skiing.
- Excellent, affordable ski and snowboard instruction with internationally-qualified instructors.
- On-mountain accommodation - 10 minutes from the slopes. No need to drive anywhere, socialise with locals and wake up ready for the first early morning tracks.
Great off-piste skiing at Broken River. Photo Claire Newell