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Mt Mawson Resort Guide
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 61 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, October · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed October 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
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Resort Guide
Mt Mawson is a ski resort located within Mount Field National Park in southern Tasmania, Australia, offering a unique alpine experience with natural snowfields and a relaxed, club-based atmosphere. The resort features three rope tows servicing gentle to intermediate terrain, making it suitable for families and those seeking a quieter, less commercialized environment. Key amenities include a day shelter, basic facilities, and access to scenic backcountry areas, with the resort standing out for its natural setting and community-run operations.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Mawson
Lifts
3
Skiable area
35 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Mt Mawson.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
72cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-7%
vs 5-Year Avg
78cm avg by now
+50%
vs 30-Year Avg
48cm avg by now
78cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 72.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~72.5 cm. That's 7% below the 5-year average (78 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 51% above the 30-year average (48 cm).
Mt Mawson Season Snowfall
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Mt Mawson Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 40cm with an average of 11 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 37% below this average (25cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 1cm | 2cm |
| July | 8cm | 2 days | 0cm | 2cm | 4cm |
| August | 12cm | 3 days | 0cm | 4cm | 5cm |
| September | 9cm | 3 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
| October | 4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
22
Season Average
61 days scored
27
Best Day
26 Aug
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 2726 Aug
- 2628 Aug
- 2518 Aug
September 2026
- 273 Sep1cm
- 2715 Sep3cm
- 2510 Sep
October 2026
- 221 Oct
- 225 Oct
- 212 Oct
September scored highest for Mt Mawson in 2026. Based on 61 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 15, 2026
Through Oct 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Mawson
- Where is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 1,318 m (4,324 ft), giving a vertical drop of 68 m (223 ft).
- How big is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson has 35 acres (14 hectares) of skiable terrain, 7 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
