Property Description
Broken River Lodge offers shared bunk-style accommodation and bathroom facilities, a modern kitchen, communal living area and drying rooms.

White Star Chalet is our smallest lodge offering no-frills self catered accommodation. It is the first building the Club constructed in the ski area, from materials carried up the mountain on members' backs. Both White Star and Broken River Lodges are located on the bush-line, a 10 minute walk to the first ski tow.

You will enjoy the conviviality and atmosphere of our oldest and dearest lodges, making friends quickly in the common room as you experience a traditional communal alpine lifestyle. Electric heating and hot showers will keep you in touch with the 21st century!

Property Facilities
The self-catered nightly rate includes bed and use of the kitchen and other facilities. It is necessary for you to bring your own dinner and breakfast food or, for a cost equal to the difference in accommodation rates, meals can be provided in Lyndon Lodge.

You will be rostered on one light duty each day. Duties will not cut into your skiing time, and are a great way to get to know your fellow guests.

Remember to bring your sleeping bag and towel!

Room Facilities
Broken River Lodge offers shared bunk-style accommodation and bathroom facilities, a modern kitchen, communal living area and drying rooms.

In White Star Lodge, 14 bunks are spread around the main room which also contains a kitchen and serves as the common room by day.

The separate bathroom and shower facilities are shared with other guests. It is necessary for you to bring your own towel and personal toiletries.

Check-In Time
15:00

Check-Out Time
09:00

Reception Hours
8:30am - 11:30am / 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Additional Information
Pies, chips, pizza and a range of snack food and beverages (including our very own BR Lager!) can be purchased from our Day Lodge. We accept Cash, EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard.

You are also welcome to bring your lunch supplies and use the kitchen facilities and BBQ located at Palmer Lodge. Please note however, there are no rubbish facilities or fridges available for guest use on the field.

Car Parking
Hanomag carpark is located at the base of the Tyndall Tramway which will take you and your gear directly to the Accommodation and Ticket Office.

Payment Policy
Bookings are instantly confirmed and charged to your credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
When the accommodation is 80% full, it will move to On Request and will be processed manually, your credit card will be held until the booking is confirmed.
No bookings can be confirmed until paid in full.

Cancellation Policy
Accommodation Cancellation and Refund Policy

1. When an accommodation or ski package is cancelled by Broken River Ski Club, a full refund will be provided or you can transfer your full credit which can be used until the end of the next ski season

2. When an accommodation or ski package is cancelled by guests, admin and cancellation fees will be applied as per below:

2a. An administration fee of $50 (or the amount of the applicable refund if less than $50) will be deducted from the amount of any refund payable.

2b. Fees upon cancellation of a booking will apply to a refund as follows:
- Cancellation 28 days or more prior to the booking: 90% refund less admin fee.
- Cancellation between 27 days and 11 days prior to the booking: 50% refund less admin fee.
- Cancellation within 10 days of commencement date (or during the booking): no refund will be given.

3. Any refund payable will be paid by the Club Treasurer and may not be paid by the ski area or by ski area staff.

4. If BRSC closes the field for the full period or part of your package:

- If the road and accommodation are open you are welcome to stay (and will be provided complimentary lift passes for the days the field was closed to use within the next two years if you have an accommodation/ski package) OR:

- You will be offered credit valid until the end of the next ski season, OR:

- You can request a full or partial refund (if closure occurs part-way through your booking) less the administration fee.

These conditions apply to all member and non-member bookings.

The Broken River Ski Club Committee reserves the right to reduce or waive cancellation fees in exceptional circumstances in its discretion.

Child Policy
Please note that all children and youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during their stay on the hill.

Children and infants under the age of 5 are unable to stay in our Lodges without prior approval/arrangement. Please email bookings@brokenriver.co.nz for more information.

Children and youths under 18 years old at the beginning of the calendar year are charged at the applicable youth rate.

Directions to Property
To reach the Broken River Ski Area, you drive for 1.5 hours west of Christchurch on State Highway 73. The Access road to the ski area is clearly sign posted on your left, approximately 8km past Castle Hill Village, and will take you the 6km up to Hanomag Carpark.

Snow chains may be required and should always be carried. Please drive to the conditions, and check our website for transport options.