With its big learner’s area and wide-open, uncrowded runs, Mt Dobson is a winter wonderland for families and newbies. And for the seasoned shredders, the huge skiable area, impressive elevations, and dry, fluffy snow are an experience to be remembered.
Getting to Mt Dobson: Mt Dobson is on State Highway 8, the main route between Christchurch and Queenstown. The alpine road starts 11km west of Fairlie and 18km east of Lake Tekapo. Mt Dobson is a 40min drive on a smooth gravel mountain road, one of the best alpine roads in the country.
It is wide enough for two vehicles to pass quickly, with plenty of places to stop. Cars, camper vans and buses are suitable for the road. Please carry snow chains at all times and fit them where indicated by advisory signs. Mt Dobson does not run a shuttle service.
Travelling is an amazing way to expand your horizons. Each journey brings something unique, offering lessons that help you grow, adapt, and appreciate the world from different perspectives.
