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Broken River Ski Area

NZ flag Methven, Canterbury

Broken River Ski Area is a ski resort in Methven, Canterbury, NZ. It has 12 km of pistes, 6 lifts, elevation up to 1788 m. Slopes break down into 0 km beginner, 4 km intermediate, 8 km advanced.

Broken River Ski Club, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 09.jpg
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Mt Cockayne - Mt Cheesman Ski Area, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 01.jpg
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Mt Cheesman ski area, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 10.jpg
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Mt Cheesman ski area, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 09.jpg
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Bridge across Broken River, Dracophyllum Flat Track, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 02.jpg
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Bridge across Broken River, Dracophyllum Flat Track, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 01.jpg
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Gaultheria depressa 110823021.jpg
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Craigieburn Valley Ski Field from Craigieburn Edge Track, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 08.jpg
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Craigieburn Valley Ski Field from Craigieburn Edge Track, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand.jpg
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Helicopter Hill (front) with Broken Hill (back), Craigieburn Range, New Zealand.jpg
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Broken River, photo taken from Dracophyllum Flat Track, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand.jpg
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Broken River, photo taken from Dracophyllum Flat Track, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 02.jpg
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Broken Hill from Helicopter Hill Track, Canterbury, New Zealand 11.jpg
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Broken Hill from Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand.jpg
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Baldy Hill from Snowslide Valley, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand.jpg
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View of Baldy Hill and surrounding ranges, Canterbury, New Zealand.jpg
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Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 10.jpg
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Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 05.jpg
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View towards Black Range from Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 09.jpg
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Ridge between Camp Saddle and Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 06.jpg
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View towards Black Range from Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 08.jpg
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View from Hamilton Peak towards Camp Saddle, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand 13.jpg
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View towards Black Range from Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 07.jpg
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Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 03.jpg
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Hamilton Peak, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand 02.jpg
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Southern Alps from Hamilton Peak.jpg Craigieburn 841.jpg
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Cass Saddle, Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand.jpg
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Slopes
12.5 km
Lifts
6
Elevation
874–1793 m
919 m vertical
Country
NZ flag NZ
Slopes by difficulty
advanced 5.6 km
intermediate 4.2 km
expert 2.5 km
novice 160 m
Lifts by type
drag lift · 6
-43.12510, 171.67600
Sources: wikidata + osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • HKK Hokitika Airfield 73 km · ~1h 47m
  • CHC Christchurch International Airport 80 km · ~1h 58m
  • TIU Timaru Airport 136 km · ~3h 20m

Nearest cities

  • NZ flag Rangiora (19,300) 76 km
  • NZ flag Rolleston (34,100) 77 km
  • NZ flag Ashburton (21,600) 86 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Broken River Ski Area have?

Broken River Ski Area has 6 ski lifts — 6 drag lift.

How many kilometres of slopes at Broken River Ski Area?

Broken River Ski Area has 12.5 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Broken River Ski Area?

The highest lift-served point at Broken River Ski Area is around 1788 m.

Where is Broken River Ski Area located?

Broken River Ski Area is located in Methven, Canterbury, NZ.

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