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Catered Bunk — Adult (Age 18+)Single bunk bed in a heated bunkroom.
Separate shared bathroom has private showers and laundry facilities.
Guests will be placed as priority into Lyndon Lodge, with Broken River Lodge used as overflow for busy periods and for group bookings.
Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Bunk bed in shared bunkroom. Bunks are in two layers in rooms with between 5 and 9 bunks. Pillow is provided. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or, for an additional charge of $25 per change, ask the club to provide bed linen for you when you book the accommodation. Booking includes dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunches available for purchase at our Day Lodge. Linen/sleeping bags required. |
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Catered Bunk — Student (Age 18+)Single bunk bed in a heated bunkroom.
Separate shared bathroom has private showers and laundry facilities.
Guests will be placed as priority into Lyndon Lodge, with Broken River Lodge used as overflow for busy periods and for group bookings.
Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Bunk bed in shared bunkroom. Bunks are in two layers in rooms with between 5 and 9 bunks. Pillow is provided. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or, for an additional charge of $25 per change, ask the club to provide bed linen for you when you book the accommodation. Booking includes dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunches available for purchase at our Day Lodge. Linen/sleeping bags required. Valid Tertiary Student ID must be presented at check-in to receive discounted student rates. International students must provide an International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Failure to do so will result in additional payment being required upon check-in. |
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Catered Bunk — Youth (Age 11 - 18)Single bunk bed in a heated bunkroom.
Separate shared bathroom has private showers and laundry facilities.
Guests will be placed as priority into Lyndon Lodge, with Broken River Lodge used as overflow for busy periods and for group bookings.
Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Bunk bed in shared bunkroom. Bunks are in two layers in rooms with between 5 and 9 bunks. Pillow is provided. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or, for an additional charge of $25 per change, ask the club to provide bed linen for you when you book the accommodation. Dinner, bed and breakfast for youth between the ages of 11 and 18. Please note that all children and youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their stay on the hill. Youths under 18 years old at the beginning of the calendar year are charged at the applicable Youth rate. |
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Catered Bunk — Child (Age 5 - 11)Single bunk bed in a heated bunkroom.
Separate shared bathroom has private showers and laundry facilities.
Guests will be placed as priority into Lyndon Lodge, with Broken River Lodge used as overflow for busy periods and for group bookings.
Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Bunk bed in shared bunkroom. Bunks are in two layers in rooms with between 5 and 9 bunks. Pillow is provided. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or, for an additional charge of $25 per change, ask the club to provide bed linen for you when you book the accommodation. Dinner, bed and breakfast for youth between the ages of 5 and 11. Please note that all children and youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their stay on the hill. Children under the age of 5 are unable to stay in our Lodges without prior arrangement. Please email bookings@brokenriver.co.nz for more information. Children under 11 years old at the beginning of the calendar year are charged at the applicable Youth accommodation rate, but are eligible for lift passes at no additional cost. |
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Catered Bunk — Infant/Child (Under 5)Single bunk bed in a heated bunkroom.
Separate shared bathroom has private showers and laundry facilities.
Guests will be placed as priority into Lyndon Lodge, with Broken River Lodge used as overflow for busy periods and for group bookings.
Dinner, bed and breakfast.
Bunk bed in shared bunkroom. Bunks are in two layers in rooms with between 5 and 9 bunks. Pillow is provided. You can choose to bring your own sleeping bag and pillowcase or, for an additional charge of $25 per change, ask the club to provide bed linen for you when you book the accommodation. Please note that infants and children under the age of 5 are unable to stay in our Lodges without prior approval/arrangement. |
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Private Room Lyndon Lodge — Double-bed Loft Room Sleeps 2 - 4Broken River features a small private room in Lyndon Lodge, which features a double bed and one double loft, and a maximum occupancy of 4.
The loft, accessible by a 3-4 metre ladder, is not recimmended for young children under the age of 12 or anyone else who is not comfortable ladder climbing (or needs to get up in the night). If your family or group contains members for whom this would be unsuitable we suggest you stay in one of our larger bunkrooms, by selecting a standard bunk rather than this room.
Please email bookings@brokenriver.co.nz for more information. One double bed and one double loft. Sleeping bags or linen hire required. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Our Double Room is a small room in Lyndon Lodge containing a double bed on the main level and a second double bed situated in a high loft space which is accessed by a 3-4 metre ladder attached to the wall. The loft is not suitable for young children under the age of 12 or anyone else who is not comfortable ladder climbing (or needs to get up in the night). If your family or group contains members for whom this would be unsuitable we suggest you stay in one of our larger bunkrooms, by selecting a standard bunk rather than this room. Price for the Double Room is as follows: - Up to 3 people - $395 - 4 people - $480 If you would like to book a Midweek or Week package rate, please email us at bookings@brokenriver.co.nz with the number of Adults, Youth and Children in your group |
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Broken River offers real mountain-style accommodation in our two cosy, centrally-heated catered lodges nestled in beech forest at tree line just 10 minutes walk from the first ski tow. Great company, food and atmosphere are topped off with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and Castle Hill valley. We also have a newly renovated sauna to soothe those tired muscles.
Lyndon Lodge shared bunk-style accommodation and bathroom facilities, a modern kitchen, communal living area and drying rooms.
Property Facilities
Meals are cooked for you and include a three course dinner and breakfast. If you have any dietary requirements, be sure to let us know as soon as you can. Bring your own lunch or purchase something from Palmer Lodge on the field.
You will be rostered on one light duty each day, ranging from washing a few dishes to vacuuming. 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, or if you'd prefer, linen can be hired at an additional cost.
General Room Facilities
Lyndon Lodge has a range of bunk rooms in various sizes (ranging from our private room to a 9 person bunkroom).
Bathroom facilities, which include private showers and laundry facilities, are separate and shared between rooms.
Overflow accommodation is in Broken River Lodge which has 24 bunkbeds split between 2 rooms
Remember to bring your own towel and personal toiletries.
Car Parking
Hanomag carpark is located at the base of the Tyndall Tramway which will take you and your gear directly to the Accommodation & Ticket Office.
Check-In Time
Between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm
Check-Out Time
9:00 am
Reception Hours
8:30am - 11:30am / 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
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.
Payment Policy
Most bookings are instantly confirmed and charged to your credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
When the accommodation is near to 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
Lift Passes
1. No refunds on lift passes. The only exception is if the ski field closes before 12 noon and then you will be offered a complimentary lift pass to use within the next two years.
Accommodation and Accommodation/Ski Package Bookings
The following policies apply for booked and confirmed:
accommodation only packages
accommodation / lift(ski) packages
accommodation / lift / course packages
courses
Payments
2. All bookings must be paid in full if the start date of the booking is within 7 days.
3. All bookings must be paid within 5 days if the start date of the booking is more than 7 days away.
4. Your booking cannot be confirmed until it has been paid in full.
Cancellations
5. Cancellations by a guest must be provided in writing to bookings@brokenriver.co.nz . The date at which the cancellation email is received will be subject to the following standard cancellation fees unless otherwise specified:
Accommodation, Package deals & Courses that do not include only Saturday night accommodation:
Cancellation 28 days or more prior to the start date of booking: 90% refund less the administration fee.
Cancellation between 27 days and 11 days prior to start date of booking: 50% refund less administration fee.
Cancellation within 10 days of start date of booking, or during the period of the booking: no refund will be given.
Bookings for Saturday night only accommodation
For bookings that include only accommodation for Saturday night cancellations must be notified by Wednesday noon prior to the booking to receive an 85% refund with no admin fee incurred.
Refunds
6. An administration fee of $50 (or the amount of the applicable refund if less than $50) will be deducted from any refund, or when one or more nights of a package/accommodation booking are cancelled, or a booking is downgraded to self-catered (but see Saturday only accommodation bookings above).
7. Any refund will be processed within 10 working days.
8. Group bookings of ≥8 people are 100% NON refundable between 21 days and the start date of the booking.
9. Cancellations due to illness/injury (a Doctor’s certificate may be requested) will be offered a full credit valid until the end of the next ski season.
10. When BRSC cancels the booking or closes the field for the full period or part of your package:
You can request a proportional refund (when closure occurs part-way through your booking) OR:
If the road and accommodation are open you can stay until the end of your package. You will be issued complimentary lift passes for the days of field closure to use within the next two years when you book an accommodation/ski package) OR:
You will be offered credit valid until the end of the next ski season.
These conditions apply to BRSC members and non-members for all booking types.
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.
Check In Policy
Guests are required to check-out on the day of their departure at 9:00am.
Check-in time is from 3:30pm to 5:00pm daily.
If you plan to ski during the day of your arrival or departure, we are able to store your gear in one of our Lodges.