Broken River Location - skiing and snowboarding, South Island, New Zealand

Location

To reach Broken River, you drive 1.5 hours west of Christchurch on State Highway 73 (the Arthur's Pass Road approx 8km past Castle Hill Village). The Access road to the ski area is on your left as you drive from Christchurch and is clearly sign posted. The access road runs for 6km through native beach forest to Hanomag car park which is for winter carparking.

Broken River location
Broken River location.

View from access road approaching Broken River
View from access road
approaching Broken River.

At the car park, a free goods lift is available to transport your equipment up to the accommodation lodges while you walk up a pleasantly graded track for 15-20 minutes. Once at the accommodation lodges, the ski area is only a 5 minute walk away, this time with your ski/board gear and lunch. But don't worry, the awesome day ahead of you will make the short walk worthwhile.

Transport

If you are looking to get a ride up the hill this winter or fill your car up a good option is car-pooling, check out SnowPool, this is a great wee site designed to make your trip to the mountains that much cheaper and greener.

Please make an effort to fill up your car when coming up to BR, this way you can save spaces in our car park and share the cost of heading to the mountains.

Also there are few independent operators provide transport to Broken River as well as guiding services. Below are their contact details:

Snowork: ph. + 64 3 3887669;
mob. +64 21 902795
email:snowork@xtra.co.nz

Alpine Expeditions:
ph. +64 3 3428528
freephone 0800 754488
(McEwings Ski and Snowboard Shop)
email:info@alpineexpeditions.co.nz

Black Diamond Safaris:
mob. +64 274 508283
email:info@blackdiamondsafaris.co.nz

If you haven't found a ride to 'BR', mention it when you are making your booking, our friendly staff might be able to help you out.

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