Carpool to Broken River
- Date Leaving
- Wednesday, August 06
- Date Returning
- Saturday, August 09
- Spaces Wanted
- 1 (looking for a lift)
- Name
- Libby Powell
- Driven here before
- no
- Telephone
- Old data not shown
- City you are leaving from
- Christchurch airport
- Notes
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I've booked BR for Thursday but arrive at 9am on Wednesday and would love to go Wednesday if anyone is going up after 9am!
- Edit: It looks like it's not possible to go later, but leaving this here in case I'm wrong :)
Broken River Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
20cm — 80cm
Road info
No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed. Chains carried for all vehicles.
Weather Comment
Check out the BR weather station for live info: https://irrigation.niwa.co.nz/BRSC/met_summary.html Take a look through our window via our webcams: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/mountain/snow-report-and-webcam/
Information
We will be OPEN on Friday. 5 to 10 cm of snow is forecast overnight Thursday with not much wind; it's going to be a good day! Days like this are numbered, so get it while you can. Some details: - Access Tow will be closed requiring a 20+ minute hike to Palmer Lodge from the top of the tram - There may be a delay on Main Tow as we repair a standard - Rugby Tow should be running at 9 am as scheduled - Tram hours are 8:30 am to 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Lodging is available for Friday night. Check out your options on our website and book your accomdation by emailing bookings@brokenriver.co.nz. Join us on Saturday, 20 September, for the Barrys Bay Cheese Roll. Fun for spectators and participants! Registration at Palmer Lodge on the day of the event. Proceeds go to restoration plantings after the devasting Craigieburn Fire in December 2024.
Updated
2025-09-18 at 17:09