Broken River Ski Field

Accommodation and Facilities

Broken River is a ski and snowboard lifestyle unique in the world and shouldn't be missed and is located approximately 1.5 hours from Christchurch. The terrain is a series of rolling bowls with awesome runs to challenge all levels of snowboarders and skiers beginner to expert. The highest point is 1820 meters and the total vertical is 420 meters, grooming is carried out on the learner and intermediate slopes, while the more experienced have lots of off piste to choose from.

Broken River is administered by the Broken River Ski Club. It offers an alternative to skiers and snowboarders who are looking to experience back to basics fun in the snow. Everyone is welcome at Broken River, although some previous experience in the snow is an advantage. From the ski area car park, there is a 15-20 minute walk to the accommodation lodges.

A lift is available to take all your gear while you walk the pleasantly graded track through the native forest. The base of the lift facilities is located within a 5 minute walk of the lodges and don't forget to take your ski/board gear and lunch.

The field facilities include an expansive day lodge with full kitchen facilities, large lounge area, sundeck and snack shop, which sells snack food.

Instruction is available for both skiers and snowboarders.

Broken River has on-field accommodation in centrally heated lodges with 3 standards of on-hill accommodation - fully serviced, club style & backpackers.

Ski - Sleep - Ski packages offer lifts, accommodation and lessons for any length of stay. Night skiing under lights when conditions permit.

Three basins, five tows and no crowds - Broken River is a great hill for getting lots of vertical on excellent terrain.

Getting There

Travelling west on Highway 73, follow the signposts to Arthurs Pass.
The Broken River turnoff is well labelled on the left, about 14km from the top of the Porters Pass. The access road takes you 6km up through native beech forest to the car park.
From there, a goods lift is available to carry gear while skiers walk a pleasant graded track through the forest to the accommodation lodges, which are tucked just inside the forest line. The 15-20 minute walk is a great way to warm up for a day of skiing or snowboarding.

Broken River Ski Field