Mt. Dobson Ski Area Ski Resort
# 4Expert Terrain in Oceania
# 3Expert Terrain in New Zealand
# 1Family Friendly in Canterbury
All ReviewsOverview
With regular snowfalls on its peaks and across its wide open slopes, Mount Dobson offers a fun skiing and snowboarding experience for everyone. It is especially well suited to families, beginners and intermediates, but high above the groomed slopes there’s amazing soft smooth powder to challenge the best skiers and boarders.
Climb to the peak of Mount Dobson for spectacular views over Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and across to Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand’s highest peaks, before challenging an off-piste ride over untracked snow down to the groomed trails.
A variety of hotels, motels, lodges, bed and breakfasts, and cottages are located nearby.
Terrain
Mt. Dobson ski terrain is located high above tree line like many of New Zealand's resorts. The ski field contains wide open groomed runs. Natural half pipes and steeper terrain towards the top of the mountain are excellent playgrounds for the advanced and intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
Conditions at Mt. Dobson are typically varied as the ski field is exposed on the edge of the mountain range. Be sure to check the weather as the resort often closes for lack of visibility, rain, or high winds.
Inside Scoop
Ski hire and snowboard rentals are available at Mt. Dobson. Ski lessons are also available. Accommodations can be found in Fairlie and Tekapo.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
23"
15"
10"
5"
0.3"
0.5"
Jun
19"
Jul
13"
Aug
10"
Sep
0.3"
Oct
Terrain Overview
22%
Beginners Runs
78%
Intermediate Runs
18
Runs in Total
Total Lifts: 4
1
Triple Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
Elevation
6660'
Summit
1411'
Vertical Drop
5249'
Base
Important Dates
July 05, 20232023/07/05
Projected Opening
September 24, 20232023/09/24
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
22
Years Open
100"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Mt. Dobson Ski Area
30 Alloway Street
Fairlie, Canterbury
New Zealand
Copyright © 1995-2022 Mountain News LLC. All rights reserved.