Mt Mawson
Also known as: Mount Mawson
Mt Field NP; waterfalls
Can the whole group come?
Who in your group gets a good week at Mt Mawson - the terrain split, the ski school, and what the people not skiing do.
Mix incl. steep advanced via top tow (est)
Two intermediate rope tows suit progressing skiers; limited formal learner zone
Snowplay, snowshoe, walking (Mt Field NP), waterfalls
- (none)
Limited - some club/volunteer instruction; minimal rental (bring gear)
Rope-tow club field; walk-in; self-reliant, weekend-only
Snow & season
Marginal, all-natural, no snowmaking - operates only when snow allows
Weekends/public holidays when snow permits (volunteer-operated)
Jul-Sep
Peak Jul-Aug + school holidays; shoulder Jun & Sep quieter
Steep dolerite (ungroomed)
Marginal snow; walk-in exposure
The mountain
- (small)
5 trails
Steep dolerite terrain
Very quiet
Getting there & lift pass
Low - tow belt hire/ticket (volunteer-set)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Hobart Airport ~1.5-2 h to Mt Field NP; park road + walk to tows; no shuttle
Self-drive + walk-in
None commercial - small club/self-catering huts
Club huts
Hobart hub
Patrol & safety
Volunteer ski patrol (STSA); no avalanche control
Walk-in; weekend-only; volunteer-operated
Royal Hobart Hospital (~1.5 h)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand ski resort report. Coordinates are approximate.