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Ski Resort Mt Mawson in Derwent Valley, Central Highlands and New Norfolk: Position on map

Mt Mawson Ski Resort

Trail Map Mt Mawson

The Ski Resort

The Mt Mawson ski resort, run by the region's ski clubs, is located in Mount Field National Park, about 1.5 hours drive from the town of Hobart in southern Tasmania. Located at 1,250 meters, the resort is open on weekends and during school holidays from mid-July to mid-September. Three rope tows are available for skiers: Mawson, University and Rodway. The Lift Rodway is located at the foot of the Tarn Shelf and is suitable for advanced riders. There is also a small rope tow for beginners.

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Interesting facts

  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 120 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Australia is 250 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,320 m.
  • The day pass at Mt Mawson is AUD45 making it the cheapest ski resort in Australia.
  • Snow coverage is usually best during September, offering an average base depth of 46 cm.

Videos

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Snowboarding in Tasmania. Mt Mawson (Mt Field) 2019
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Snowboarding in Tasmania - Mount Field (Mount Mawson) 2017

Getting here

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last update on 14 Sep 2023
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Contact

Southern Tasmanian Ski Association (STSA)
GPO Box 1197
7001
Hobart Tas
E-Mail
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Phone+61 / 3 / 62881166

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,200 m - 1,320 m
Capacity N/A
Hours10:00 - 16:00

Lifts

4
3
1
Total 4

Skiable Terrain

Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Number of Slopes 3

Weather (1,320 m)

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

AUD45
1 day adult AUD45
1 day youth AUD20
1 day child AUD20
All rates & fees