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Broken River

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Parking

Cost
Free
Reservation
Not required

Broken River Road is a 6 km unsealed road through beech forest to the main car park (Hanomag car park); carry chains even with 4WD. Campervans aren't suitable on the road — park at the entrance near SH73 instead. The Tyndall Tram runs from Hanomag to the ticket office (about 4 minutes; winter hours 8:30–11:30am and 3:30–5:30pm). No day-parking fee or booking is required.

The mountain

Base
1,420 m
Summit
1,820 m
Vertical
400 m
Season
2027 opening not announced yet
Last season
Jul 10, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Lifts
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Broken River is in Broken River, New Zealand (Southern Alps). Its base is at 1,420 m and its summit at 1,820 m, a vertical drop of 400 m. Parking is free and needs no reservation. Broken River hasn't announced its 2027 opening date yet. It typically opens around July 10.

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