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Broken River Resort

Positioned at about 110 km from Christchurch , the Broken River Resort is affirmed to have the largest ski-able area in New Zealand . Broken River resort is a completely snow-capped experience which is administered by the Broken River Ski Club. It gives a wonderful chance to skiers and snowboarders who look forward to get involved in snowy environs. Everyone is accepted gladly at Broken River , though some prior experience in the snow is considered to be an asset.   The ski resort is also very well linked with Craigieburn Valley. The ski season usually runs from July to early October.
 
   
The resort provides best accommodation. There is a little walk of 15-20 minutes from the ski area car park to accommodation lodges. The lodges are centrally heated with bunk style sleeping set up. Lodges are available in three varied styles : the full-service Lyndon Lodge, the more basic 28 bed Broken River Lodge and the very basic 14-bed White Star Cottage houses for backpackers.

There is a proper goods lift between the car park and the accommodation. Lyndon lodge is basically a kind of a modern lodge and offers all services whereas the Backpackers offer self catering services. Guests in White star are expected to bring their own food, sleeping bags and pillow cases as well.


Broken Ski Resort is an awesome place for expert and intermediate skiers. A noted place for snow boarding has direct access to 40 individual ski trails that are densely packed with snow. The 5 Ski Lifts of Broken River are able to exhilarate 2,400 skiers / snowboarders per hour. The ground at Broken River Resort consists of a large open basin serviced by 5 electrically driven rope tows. The highest point is 1820 meters and the total vertical is 420 meters with over 300 hectares of accessible terrain. The allocation is 10% for beginners, 40% for intermediates, and 50% advanced.

Other facilities available at Broken River Resort include an expansive day lodge for all to enjoy the kitchen and dining facilities, ski and snowboard instruction from capable instructors and ski patrollers. The canteen in the day lodge includes a small selection of drinks, confectionery and snack food during lunch time. The Broken River Resort also comprises of kiosk, ski and snow board shop.

Broken River Resort provides superb and affordable alpine adventure and is renowned for getting some of New Zealand 's most unvarying natural snowfalls.

 
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