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| Mt. Dobson | There is a huge sunny learner’s area, and a wide variety of runs to suit all ages and stages, with the help of which it is possible to discover South Canterbury’s best kept secret. The Mount Dobson ski resort is only 2 and a half hours from Christchurch and it is in minutes away from the local town of Fairlie, which lets people have skiing and snowboarding experience without having to wait in lift lines for long hours.
Thanks to the regular snowfalls on its peaks as well as across its wide open slopes, the Mount Dobson ski resort offers a fun skiing and snowboarding experience for any of its visitors. There is a great snow base, and it is always ready to provide excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions for all its visitors. As for the very beginners, there is the international team of instructors, which would inspire everyone with their passion and experience, available. Although, it is considered to be somewhat especially well suited to families, beginners and intermediates; it is also necessary to mention that there is amazing soft smooth powder to challenge the best skiers and snowboarders high above the groomed slopes of this resort. In case if someone has not taken all his skiing or snowboarding equipment, the Easy Pack can provide the person with any type of rental equipment.
Visiting the Mount Dobson ski resort, one should not skip the possibility of climbing to the peaks of Mount Dobson for spectacular views over Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, and across to Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, which are the highest peaks in New Zealand.
As for the lodging profile, there is a wide variety of hotels, motels, lodges, bed and breakfasts, as well as cottages, which are located nearby, and which can be chosen in accordance to everyone’s individual desire. There is also a cafeteria. In addition, one can hire any type of skiing or snowboarding equipment. It is also necessary to mention, that the entire resort area is constantly guided by ski patrol.
Resort Information
Resort elevation: 2030 ft
Season duration: end of June – middle of October
Number of lifts: 4
Skiable terrain: 988 acres
Snowboarding: +
Easiest: 25%
Intermediate: 50%
Advanced: 25%
Lift Prices
| | Adult | Student | Youth | Child | | Full Day (All Lifts) | $65 | $50 | $38 | $25 | | Half Day (after 12:30pm) | $45 | $35 | $28 | $15 | Learner Platter Lift Pass Only | | Full Day | $45 | $40 | $28 | $15 | | Half Day (after 12:30pm) | $32 | $28 | $22 | $10 | | Fixed Grip Pass Only | $20 | $15 | $12 | $6 |
Contact Details
Mt. Dobson Ski Area
30 Alloway Street
Fairlie, NZ-NZ
Phone: 64-03-685-8039
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