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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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Live Conditions

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Mt Dobson

Weather Forecast · 1,725m – 2,030m

Data reported at Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0cm
Last 7 Days
12cm
Season Total
343.3cm
Projected to open Jul 2

SnowSure reports this resort is not operating (season-end). SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.

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Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed September 19, 2027

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC · informational only
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC
Base
1,725m
Temp
-5°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,878m
Temp
-7°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
2,030m
Temp
-7°C
Wind
11km/h
Snow Depth
—
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 4
10-Day Forecast
Summit (2,030m) · Updated Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC
Today
15
0°
-8°
24.3cm
Fri
16
-5°
-9°
6.8cm
Sat
17
5°
-9°
Sun
18
12°
-2°
Mon
19
10°
-3°
Tue
20
10°
-2°
Wed
21
12°
-4°
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC
343.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+101%
vs 5-Year Avg
341cm avg by now
+178%
vs 30-Year Avg
193cm avg by now
341cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~344.4 cm. That's near the 5-year average (341 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 78% above the 30-year average (193 cm).

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Last synced Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 AM UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mt Dobson — Frequently Asked Questions

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

Over the past 7 days, Mt Dobson has received 12cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 343.3cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 36/100.

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 31.1cm 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.