Mount Dobson Resort Guide
Mount Dobson, New Zealand
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,046m6,713ft |
| Resort Height | 1,692m5,551ft |
| Nearest Airports | Woodbourne and Timaru |
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Mount Dobson at a glance
Ski Dobson has New Zealand's largest nursery/intermediate slope and there is a daily shuttle bus from nearby Fairlie. The lifts are reached by a good road to the base at New Zealand's highest car park. First rate and friendly with excellent base lodge facilities.
When will it snow in Mount Dobson?
The next notable snow forecast for Mount Dobson is 3cm1in, expected on 8 December, with around 5cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Mount Dobson Facts, Stats and Ratings
Mount Dobson Rated
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Apres-Ski |
How High is Mount Dobson?
| Highest Lift | 2,046m6,713ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,725m5,659ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mount Dobson) | 1,692m5,551ft |
| Max Vertical | 354m1,161ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Mount Dobson Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Mount Dobson Summary
The New Zealand Ski Resort of Mount Dobson has direct access to 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,692m5,551ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,046m6,713ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
On the Mountain
Skiing in Mount Dobson
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Mount Dobson
There's a natural half pipe in West Valley.
When is Mount Dobson open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Mount Dobson.
Usual opening is Start July, and usual closing is Early Oct.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Mount Dobson.
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts of Mount Dobson are able to uplift 2,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Mount Dobson?
Mount Dobson is in Marlborough, New Zealand.
How can I get to Mount Dobson?
By Air
The nearest airports to Mount Dobson are Woodbourne, Timaru and Nelson. There are five airports within three hours drive. Woodbourne is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
