Broken River Ski Resort Guide
Broken River, New Zealand
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,820m5,971ft |
| Resort Height | 1,313m4,308ft |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Auckland |
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Broken River
The ski area of Broken River is at an altitude of 1,313m4,308ft.
Summary
Broken River has direct access to 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Broken River.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Broken River?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 3 January.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Broken River Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Broken River Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,820m5,971ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Broken River) | 1,313m4,308ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,310m4,298ft |
| Max Vertical | 510m1,673ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E
Broken River has ski slopes facing east.
Location and Map
Where is Broken River?
This ski resort is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Broken River is Christchurch, 88 minutes drive away.
Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Hokitika, Rotorua and Timaru airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Broken River open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
