Mt. Dobson ski area, New Zealand, South Island

  This ski area has a comparatively humble variety of ski slopes and not too many lifts. This is a mid-size ski resort in possession of an average altitude difference if compared to other Southern Hemisphere ski resorts. The 900 foot drop is of course not that much to boast about, but Mt. Dobson has so many other perfect properties. Mt. Dobson has a much lower than average percentage of tough slopes and a much higher than average part of beginner and intermediate ski slopes. Having such a full-size ski terrain, 988
    acres in all you won't be short of skiable land. This ski resort receives an average amount of snow every winter. The snowy summits of New Zealand, South Island are a great spot for skiing or snowboarding. All 4 ski lifts at this ski area make for a relaxing ride
up the slope. The 12 slopes at this ski mountain are enjoyable to ski on. The wonderful vista of the New Zealand, South Island mountaintops and the kick of rocketing down a slope are fine attractions for scores of people. Every ski season this ski resort gets 9 feet of snow, and that keeps the ski slopes well covered through the ski season. This is a family friendly ski resort with scores of easy runs. The ski map of Mt. Dobson on this web page of course says a thousand words. Getting a little bit of great exercise and a chance to spend some time in the fresh air are great motives to come. 

  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 900 feet

Total Runs: 12
- 25% Expert and Advanced
- 50% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 4

Skiing Area: 988 acres
Annual snowfall: 9 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: -43.943979
Longitude: 170.663704


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   25% Intermediate
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   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
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   35% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
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   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
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   9 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner
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   50 runs - 6 lifts
   60% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   10% Beginner
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   9 runs - 4 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
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