Mount Dobson
Mount Dobson, New Zealand
Mount Dobson has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 4°C and a low around -3°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 293 m · 960 ft of vertical drop. The Mount Dobson ski season runs from July 3, 2026 to September 20, 2026.
Snow forecast
0°Ice
4°Slush
3°Slush
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,725 m · 5,660 ft
- Summit · Fairlie Ridge
- 2,018 m · 6,620 ft
- Vertical drop
- 293 m · 960 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- Jul 3 – Sep 20
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking
Official FAQ/About: 15 km alpine access road (wide; cars/campervans/buses OK); about page cites NZ’s highest car park at 1,725 m. Carry chains always; fitting bay with parking on the road (no chain hire in Fairlie/Tekapo). Optional third-party shuttle lists Top Saddle Carpark pickup (~7 km up). No day-parking fee or booking published—omit rates[].
Frequently asked
- When does Mount Dobson open for the season?
- Mount Dobson's ski season runs from July 3, 2026 to September 20, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Mount Dobson?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Mount Dobson open right now?
- Yes — Mount Dobson is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Mount Dobson?
- Yes — Mount Dobson has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Mount Dobson and how high is it?
- Mount Dobson is a ski resort in Mount Dobson, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,725 m · 5,660 ft, rising to a summit of 2,018 m · 6,620 ft at Fairlie Ridge, giving a vertical drop of 293 m · 960 ft.