Mount Dobson Ski Resort Guide
Mount Dobson, New Zealand
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,046m6,713ft |
| Resort Height | 1,692m5,551ft |
| Nearest Airports | Woodbourne and Timaru |
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Mount Dobson
The ski area of Mount Dobson is at an altitude of 1,692m5,551ft.
Summary
Mount Dobson has direct access to 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,692m5,551ft, 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.
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?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 2 November.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Mount Dobson Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mount Dobson Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,046m6,713ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,725m5,659ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mount Dobson) | 1,692m5,551ft |
| Max Vertical | 354m1,161ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Mount Dobson has ski slopes facing south (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| 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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