Check out the BR weather station for live info: https://irrigation.niwa.co.nz/BRSC/met_summary.html
Take a look through our window via our webcams: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/mountain/snow-report-and-webcam/
Snow Conditions
Average depth: 9cm (3cm-15cm)
Last snowfall: 3cm on 25 June
WOOP - snowing lightly! From July 4th we're aiming to be open as soon as we have enough snow! Come stay a few days, save the planet and save on fuel. Book online: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/stay-with-us/book-your-stay/
Can't wait to see you all soon. Keep up the snow dances!!!
Lifts
Tyndall TramwayClosed
Ride New Zealand's steepest and most serene railway. Funicular your way up through a native Beech forest. Marvel at the majesty of the mountains as you tram through a tunnel of trees. A great way to start the day and the glide back down makes grateful knees!
Tram hours are 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Rugby TowClosed
The gateway to the Main basin and Lower Allans.
Access TowClosed
Access to the Main basin and Palmer Lodge.
Main Tow Closed
Gives access to the lookers left side of the Main basin as well as Ridge Tow and provides stunning views of the possibly haunted Grey range.
Ridge TowClosed
A lovely little spinner! Have it silently ascend you to the gnarly lines on Nervous Knob, Allan's Basin, and beyond!
Learners TowClosed
Great for beginners and kids. Handy to the day lodge.
Traverse TowClosed
The next step after the Learners tow, and gets you from Palmer Lodge over to the Main tow.
Allan's BasinClosed
Serene and open bowls for your enjoyment. Long runs and gorgeous views. Who could ask for more!
Services & Facilities
Lyndon LodgeClosed
Nestled in the beech forest. Cosy with great food and excellent company.
Broken River LodgeClosed
Expansive views over the beech forest to the stunning Torlesse Range.
White Star ChaletClosed
Step back in time and enjoy our oldest lodge.
Road
Access Road Closed
No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed.
NOTE: Broken River Ski Area does not undertake avalanche control or ski patrolling outside the ski area boundary. See our trail map for ski area boundaries. Always be suitably prepared when skiing outside the ski area boundary - know the avalanche risks, carry avalanche safety gear and know how to use it.
Visit www.avalanche.net.nz for the most recent avalanche conditions.