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Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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Skiing in Broken River Ski Area
Broken River Ski Area is a small ski resort in Canterbury Region, New Zealand with 10 km of slopes and 10 lifts. By length of slopes it's the 10th biggest in New Zealand. The skiing runs from 1,417 m up to 1,815 m, a vertical drop of 398 m.
The mapped slopes are 40% intermediate and 60% advanced. That makes it best for confident skiers looking for a challenge.
The nearest airport is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 75 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 80 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Broken River Ski Area
How much snow does Broken River Ski Area have?
Right now the weather models show 1 cm of snow on the ground, 4 cm new in the last 3 days and 0 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is Broken River Ski Area?
Broken River Ski Area has 10 km of slopes and 10 lifts.
How high is Broken River Ski Area?
The skiing runs from 1,417 m up to 1,815 m, a vertical drop of 398 m.
Is Broken River Ski Area good for beginners?
0% of the mapped slopes are easy. That makes it best for confident skiers looking for a challenge.
What is the nearest airport to Broken River Ski Area?
The nearest airport is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 75 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 80 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Ski resorts near Broken River Ski Area
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- Mount Cheeseman Ski Area4 km away · 9 km of slopes2.0
- Mount Olympus Ski Area10 km away · 1 km of slopes2.0
- Porters Ski Area17 km away · 13 km of slopes2.0
- Temple Basin25 km away · 7 km of slopes2.0
- Mount Hutt Ski Area43 km away · 14 km of slopes2.0
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