Mt Dobson Ski Area


Located on a southern face of the Two Thumb mountain range is the Mt Dobson Ski Area. With 400 hectares of accessible terrain, Mt Dobson caters for the learner right through to the expert.
Mt Dobson's car park is the highest in New Zealand at 1725m (5500ft) and can provide parking for 200 vehicles.

Mt Dobson trail route

Four lifts operate in the basin. The new triple chairlift services the west valley, a T-bar on the main slope. The platter lift services the longest learners slope in New Zealand and a learners rope tow services the beginners area.

With 400 hectares of accessible terrain, a triple chairlift and the longest learners slope in New Zealand, Mt Dobson is one of New Zealand's best kept ski secrets

Eight qualified instructors operate the ski school and cater for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Mt Dobson has snow making facilities and over 300 sets of hire ski packages and 50 snowboards. A limited quantity of clothing is also available for hire.
Open from 9am to 4pm

Freestyle boarding at Mt Dobson Family skiing at Mt Dobson Snow boarding Mt Dobson's West Valley

 

AREA SUMMARY 2009
Lifts Triple chair
T-bar
Platter
Fix-grip rope tow
Ski hire 300 ski sets
50 snowboards
Ski school Yes
Snow groomers 2 x Kassbohrer PB200's
Cafe/restaurant Day hut with shop
Snow making Yes
Ski passes

(Full day, all lifts)		 Adult
Student
Youth
Child

$65
$50
$38
$25
Ski hire

(incl boots, poles)		 Adult
Student
Youth
Child		 $30
$28
$22
$18
Snowboard hire

(incl boots & wristguard)		 Adult
Student
Youth
Child		 $47
$47
$42
$37

 

 
Contact details
Address: Off State Highway 8 between Fairlie and Lake Tekapo
Postal: Alloway Street, Fairlie
Phone: +64 3 6858039
Fax: +64 3 6858716

 

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