Australian Ski Package
Details of your Exclusive Australian Ski Week Package
Summary:
For only $499 AUS your exclusive ski week package includes:
- Unique kiwi ski experience at one of New Zealand’s hidden gems, Broken River Ski Area.
- 6 days lift passes
- 1 complimentary group ski lesson with one of our highly-qualified and internationally-trained ski instructors.
- 5 nights on-mountain accommodation at tree-line in native forest only 10 minutes walk from the ski lift.
- Fully-catered accommodation with dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch included.
- Travel from Christchurch to ski area and return.
- Epic terrain
- Laid-back, friendly & social environment.
Cost:
$499 AUS for booking of two or more people
$550 AUS for a single person booking
ski hire is available at an additional cost.
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Here's what others have said about Broken River
A Very Special Place
"Powder days of Japanese proportions, record snowfalls, lifts getting buried, and a lucky few folks getting snowed in and having the trip of their lives at a very special place, Broken River." New Zealand Skier Magazine #91.
Camilla Stoddart.
A Hidden Gem
"Broken River is a hidden gem amongst the Canterbury club fields."
Powderhounds.
Itinerary
Day 1
7.30am Christchurch - Picked up by Atomic Shuttle. relax and enjoy the 1hr 20 minute bus ride across the Canterbury Plains and through the mountains to Flockhill Lodge
9.05am Flockhill Lodge - after a hot drink Broken River staff will drive you up through forest to the Broken River carpark.
9.30am Broken River carpark - you will take on our alpine rail, the Tyndall Tramway, up through native beech forest to your accommodation lodge.
Enjoy the 4-minute ride up through native forest in our alpine rail.
The ride is quite spectacular. Take in the amazing panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and Castle Hill Basin. This is fantastic, unique way to start your ski week - and you won't find a service like this anywhere else in New Zealand. The Tramway is fully certified to carry passengers.
Stunning scenery of the surrounding alps from the Tramway.
10.30am Broken River Accommodation - Settle in your accommodation and get yourself comfortable.
You will stay in one of our three lodges:
Lyndon Lodge.
White Star Chalet (left) and Broken River Lodge (right).
Our three lodges all have stunning views and are situated 10 minutes walk from the ski lift.
The lodges:
- are all centrally-heated.
- have shared bunk-style rooms.
- have a drying room to ensure you step into toasty-warm gear at the start of each day.
- licensed with beer and wine for sale.
- have a cosy lounge for relaxing and evening socialising.
Bring your own sleeping bag for the complete mountain experience.
Rest of Day 1 - ski or board your heart out!
Day 2-5
Day 2 - will have a complimentary ski lesson.
Explore Broken River Ski Area and have some fun!
Day 6
Free time until 3pm
3.15 pm - driven by Broken River staff down to Flockhill Lodge
4pm Flockhill Lodge - picked up by Atomic Shuttle
5.30pm Christchurch
To Book:
Email packages@brokenriver.co.nz or phone +64 3 318 7270.
Please note:
- this package can ONLY be purchased through packages@brokenriver.co.nz or by telephone and is not publically advertised on our website.
- This is a limited offer and only available to the first 50 packages booked.
Highlights of Broken River:

Social day lodge with awesome sun deck and licensed shop selling food and beverages.
Friendly social atmosphere in our on-mountain accommodation.

Awesome varied terrain with no lift queues.

Epic powder.

Classic New Zealand scenery.
Breathtaking mountain views.
Check us out
Here's what others have said about Broken River
A Very Special Place
"Powder days of Japanese proportions, record snowfalls, lifts getting buried, and a lucky few folks getting snowed in and having the trip of their lives at a very special place, Broken River." New Zealand Skier Magazine #91.
Camilla Stoddart.
A Hidden Gem
"Broken River is a hidden gem amongst the Canterbury club fields."
Powderhounds.
Questions?
Please ring us on +64 3 318 7270 or email us at packages@brokenriver.co.nz.
To Book Now:
Email packages@brokenriver.co.nz or phone +64 3 318 7270.
Please note:
- this package is ONLY available through through packages@brokenriver.co.nz or by telephone and is not publically advertised on our website.
- This is a limited offer and only available to the first 50 packages booked.
Looking forward to seeing you at Broken River!
