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Mt Dobson ski resort, New Zealand (Oceania) — luxury alpine destination — Mountain views, ski slopes, and alpine landscape
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Mt Dobson

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Resort Guide

Mt Dobson is a ski resort located in the Mackenzie District of New Zealand’s South Island, offering expansive terrain across 400 hectares with elevations ranging from 1,692 to 2,030 meters. The resort is known for its wide-open slopes, uncrowded atmosphere, and natural snow, catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include a large day lodge, equipment rentals, and a ski school, with the resort’s relaxed vibe and panoramic alpine views distinguishing it as a welcoming destination for families and groups.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
Base Elevation1,725m
Summit Elevation2,030m
Vertical Drop305m
Skiable Acres988
Total Runs14
Total Lifts4
Annual Snowfall100 inches / 254 cm
Longest Run2.5 km / 1.6 mi
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Mt Dobson

Weather Forecast · 1,725m – 2,030m

Data reported at Sun, Aug 30, 6:00 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
28.4cm
Season Total
129.6cm
Resort closed for skiing

Lift data shows no lifts currently running. The mountain may be closed for the season or between operating periods. SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.

SnowSure™ Score
40
Good
→
Stable
Conditions are holding steady.

Not operating today — snow still on the mountain.

Current conditions at Mt Dobson show a snow depth of 40cm with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of -8°C. In the last week, 9cm of new snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 102cm, which is 79% of the 5-year average for this time of year.

Depth
Recent
Forecast
Historic
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Aug 30, 6:00 AM UTC
Base
1,725m
Temp
-3°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
40cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,878m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
88cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
2,030m
Temp
-4°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
90cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
0 of 40% open
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2,030m) · Forecast from Sun, Aug 30, 6:00 AM UTC
ECMWF
92.5cm
GFS
16.5cm
GEM
1.9cm
JMA
4.6cm
ICON
43.3cm
Average
31.8cm
10-Day Forecast
Summit (2,030m) · Updated Sun, Aug 30, 6:00 AM UTC
Today
30
-2°
-7°
1cm
Mon
31
-5°
-13°
1cm
Tue
1
-4°
-17°
0.1cm
Wed
2
0°
-8°
2.2cm
Thu
3
0°
-3°
0.4cm
Fri
4
0°
-8°
5.4cm
Sat
5
-2°
-7°
1.8cm
Sun
6
-2°
-10°
17.4cm
Mon
7
-7°
-15°
0.3cm
Tue
8
-1°
-13°
2.7cm
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Aug 30, 6:00 AM UTC
129.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+95%
vs 5-Year Avg
136cm avg by now
+166%
vs 30-Year Avg
78cm avg by now
136cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 129.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~129.2 cm. That's 5% below the 5-year average (136 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 66% above the 30-year average (78 cm).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mt Dobson — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Mt Dobson, New Zealand.

The current snow depth at Mt Dobson is 40cm. Over the past 7 days, Mt Dobson has received 28.4cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 129.6cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 40/100.

Mt Dobson has 14 runs. and 4 lifts. covering 988 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1725m to 2030m. with a vertical drop of 305m. The resort averages 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Mt Dobson predicts approximately 37cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Mt Dobson directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Mt Dobson destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.