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Mount Dobson Ski Resort Guide

Mount Dobson, New Zealand

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,046m
Resort Height1,692m
 Nearest AirportsWoodbourne and Timaru
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Mount Dobson

The ski area of Mount Dobson is at an altitude of 1,692m.

Summary

Mount Dobson has direct access to 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,692m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,046m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Mount Dobson is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Mount Dobson.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Mount Dobson?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Mount Dobson.

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Ski Area Stats

Mount Dobson Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 6 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
4

Altitudes & Slopes

Mount Dobson Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,046m
Lowest Piste1,725m
Resort Altitude (Mount Dobson)1,692m
Max Vertical354m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Mount Dobson has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Mount Dobson
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Mount Dobson?

This ski resort is in Marlborough, New Zealand.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Mount Dobson is Woodbourne, 25 minutes drive away.

Timaru, Nelson, Christchurch and Wanaka airports are all within three hours drive.

Woodbourne is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Mount Dobson open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is Start July, and usual closing is Early Oct.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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