Mt Dobson
The access road turn off is ten kilometres west of Tekapo on Highway 8 on the right. It is an unsealed road, 10km's long, with a shuttle service from the toll gate.
Description:
Mount Dobson Ski Area turnoff is situated 11km's west of
Fairlie township on the main Christchurch / Queenstown Highway.
The access road is a wide smooth mountain road arguably
the easiest alpine road in New Zealand.
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There is plenty
of level parking at the base facilities and shuttle service
is available weekends and holidays.
Facilities include a warm cafeteria, ski and snowboard rental,
ski patrol and ski/snowboard school
Mount Dobson is owned and operated by the Foote Family who
have made it their commitment to make this the friendliest
ski area around. With regular snowfalls on its peaks and
across its wide open slopes, Mt Dobson offers a fun skiing
and snowboarding for everyone. It is well suited to families,
beginners and intermediates, but high above the groomed
slopes there is soft smooth powder to challenge the best
skiers and snowboarders.
There is a good range of quality boots and poles for hire,
and with the increasing popularity of snowboarding, additional
boots and boards are now available for hire. They offer
a limited stock of carver skis - come and give them a try
for a special experience.
Ski school offers lessons for all grades of skiers/ snowboarders.
Jane Stevens, Ski School Director also offers lessons for
disabled skiers. "We make learning and improving very
easy and affordable with Mt Dobson Easy Packs." These
includes lift ticket, equipment hire and lessons at a specially
discounted price package price for learners, intermediates
and snowboarders.
| Nearest Town | Fairlie |
| Distance (km) | 26 |
| Nearest Airport | Christchurch |
| Distance (km) | 174 |
| Annual Snow Fall (m) | 1.5 |
| Season Opens | Early July |
| Sesaon Closes | Mid October |
| Skiable Area (Hectares) | 400 |
| Total Number of Lifts | 4 |
| Base Altitude (m) | 1692 |
| Highest Altitude (m) | 2046 |
| Beginner | 30% |
| Intermediate | 50% |
| Advanced | 20% |
| Chairlifts | 1 Triple |
| T-Bars | 1 |
| Platters | 1 |
| Rope Tows | 1 |
| Ski School | Yes |
| Ski Hire | Yes |
| Chain Hire | |
| Groomers | Yes |
| Half Pipe | |
| Terrain Park | |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Accommodation on Ski Area | Yes |
Contact Details
Company Name Mount Dobson Ski Area
E-mail mtdobson@xtra.co.nz
Phone 64 3 6858039
Fax 64 3 6858716
Mail Ayr St Fairlie
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