Broken River
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Last Updated 24 Aug 2025, 06:01
Broken River Snow Report
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Broken River road conditions
Road status:
Open
Chains Must Be Carried
Road comment:
No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed. All vehicles need to carry chains.
Broken River weather
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Broken River lifts & facilities status
Lifts :
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Tyndall Tramway
Open
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
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Rugby Tow
Open
The gateway to the Main basin and Lower Allans.
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Access Tow
Closed
Access to the Main basin and Palmer Lodge.
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Main Tow
Open
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.
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Ridge Tow
Open
A lovely little spinner! Have it silently ascend you to the gnarly lines on Nervous Knob, Allan's Basin, and beyond!
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Learners Tow
Closed
Great for beginners and kids. Handy to the day lodge.
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Traverse Tow
Closed
The next step after Learners tow, plus gets you from Palmer Lodge over to Main tow.
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Allan's Basin
Open
Inbounds backcountry bowls for your enjoyment. Long runs, bringing you back to the Access platform.
Services & Facilities :
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Lyndon Lodge
Open
Cosy with great food and excellent company.
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Broken River Lodge
Open
Expansive views over the beech forest and out over the Torlesse Range.
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White Star Chalet
Open
Step back in time and enjoy our oldest lodge. Sauna included!
Road :
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Access Road
Open
No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed. All vehicles need to carry chains.
Snow comment:
We are OPEN! This could be the last calm, bluebird weekend day of August, don't miss out! There is nice, dry snow and good coverage in upper Broken River Basin. It get's thin above Palmer, and you'll have to watch for rocks, but the tussock skiing is all-time! Lots of people were out on Saturday skiing a few laps and enjoying beer and pizza on the famous Palmer Deck. It's a good time, come check it out.
PLEASE NOTE- the towline is narrow and thin. We cannot accomodate beginner nutcracker riders at this time. It is not fun for beginners to learn in these conditions. Please, experienced tow riders and advanced skiers/boarders only! Thank you- BR Staff
Access to the field is a 20 minute walk from the top of the tram to Palmer Lodge. The tram hours are 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.