2 Ski Resorts near Nelson Airport

Skiing near Nelson Airport (NSN)

Ski Resorts near Nelson Airport, New Zealand

NSN - Nelson

There are a couple of ski areas within a few hours drive of Nelson.

Popular ski resorts near Nelson are Mount Dobson and Mount Olympus (NZ).

Ski Resort Transfers from Nelson

Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Nelson are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.

Deepest Snow

Ski resorts near Nelson with the deepest reported snow.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
Mount Dobson	65cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)	50cm

Forecast Snow

Ski areas near Nelson with most snow forecast in next 2 days.
Snow Forecast	48 Hr	Fri	Sat
Mount Dobson	-
Mount Olympus (NZ)	-

Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2025 16:11 IST

More Snow reports from around Nelson

Highest lift-served ski areas within 3 hours drive of Nelson

The highest lift-served skiing close to Nelson, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas near Nelson (NSN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Top
Mount Dobson	105min	2,046m
Mount Olympus (NZ)	150min	1,880m

Best ski areas for Beginners within 3 hours drive of Nelson

The most suitable beginner ski areas close to Nelson, with easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners near Nelson (NSN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Beginn.
Mount Dobson	105min

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers within 3 hours drive of Nelson

The best intermediate ski resorts near Nelson, with easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers near Nelson (NSN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Interm.
Mount Dobson	105min

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders within 3 hours drive of Nelson

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders around Nelson, with steep pistes and freeride terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders near Nelson (NSN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Experts
Mount Dobson	105min