Mount Dobson
Pleasant Point, CanterburyMount Dobson is a ski resort in Pleasant Point, Canterbury, NZ. It has 3 km of pistes, 2 lifts, elevation up to 1750 m. Slopes break down into 1 km beginner, 2 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Mount Dobson Ski Field for a combined 7 km ski area.
Slopes
3.2 km
Lifts
2
Elevation
1274–1750 m
476 m vertical
Country
NZ Linked ski area · combined 7 km / 4 lifts
Mount Dobson Ski Field
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 2.4 km
easy 620 m
novice 100 m
Lifts by type
platter · 1rope tow · 1
-43.94329, 170.66419
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11
Nearest airports
- TIU Timaru Airport 60 km · ~1h 28m
- HKK Hokitika Airfield 139 km · ~3h 25m
- WKA Wanaka Airport 142 km · ~3h 29m
Nearest cities
- Timaru (29,300) 69 km
- Ashburton (21,600) 86 km
- Rolleston (34,100) 144 km
FAQ
How many ski lifts does Mount Dobson have?
Mount Dobson has 2 ski lifts — 1 platter, 1 rope tow.
How many kilometres of slopes at Mount Dobson?
Mount Dobson has 3.2 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Mount Dobson Ski Field), the combined area totals 7 km.
What is the elevation at Mount Dobson?
The highest lift-served point at Mount Dobson is around 1750 m.
Where is Mount Dobson located?
Mount Dobson is located in Pleasant Point, Canterbury, NZ.
Is Mount Dobson connected to other ski areas?
Yes, Mount Dobson is part of a linked ski area with Mount Dobson Ski Field, for a combined 7 km of pistes.
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