Tukino
Season
Terrain
Location
It's a 4WD road.
You need an "off road" 4WD vehicle to get to the Tukino skifield. Be prepared to fit chains if advised to on the Tukino skifield road status report.
Driving instructions:
Head north from Waiouru along the Desert Road for 22.4km or south from Turangi for 46.4km.
There is a signpost marked "Tukino access road". Turn here and follow this road across the desert for 7km to the Base Camp car park.
2WD vehicles must not proceed past this point. For "off road" 4WD vehicles only, the road continues for another 7km up the mountain to the Tukino village.
Do not attempt to drive up the Tukino mountain road past Base Camp, until you have confirmed the road is open.
Road Information:
The latest status report on the Tukino road can be heard on the snow reports on Peak FM, Ski FM, online at Tukino Skifield Report, or by phoning (0800) 885 466.
Caution:
Please confirm the road status before heading up the Tukino road, and follow any instructions in the report regarding the need for chains. If you encounter any difficulties on the road contact the Tukino Skifield (06-387,6294) for advice. Note: some cell phone coverage on the Tukino road (including the 027 network) is marginal, so call in advance.
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Tukino, Contact
Web: www.tukino.co.nz
E-mail:
Mountain Phone number: +64 6 387-6294
Phone: 0800 TUKINO (0800 855 466)
Mail: P O Box 1945, Taupo
Early July to Early October
Lift Info
2 Rope Tows
- Whangaehu tow - 'nutcracker' style, for beginner and intermediate skiers / boarders
- Aorangi tow - 'nutcracker' style, for intermediate and advanced skiers / boarders
Groomers
No
Snowmaking
No
Terrain Park
No
Restaurants & Cafes
No
Rental Equipment
No
Creche
No
Mountain Shuttle
No
Chain Hire
No
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Base Altitude
1780 m
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Highest Altitude
2020 m
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Vertical Drop
240 m
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Skiable Area
19 Ha
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Annual Snowfall
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Average Snow Depth
86cm
About Tukino
Nestled on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand's North Island, Tukino Ski Field offers the rare combination of adventure and lack of crowds, coupled with the friendliness and camaraderie that's only found on club-operated fields. Tukino is a club ski field, operated and maintained by club members.
This is what skiing used to be like - before hectic lifestyles and commercial interests took over!
Tukino offers:
- ski & snowboard lessons
- mountain education courses
- volunteer ski patrol
- a ski development squad
- club races and social events
- great value ski & accommodation packages for non-members
- typically, more stable weather & snow conditions than on the western side of Mt Ruapehu
Accommodation
Comfortable on-mountain accommodation is provided in two modern ski lodges at Tukino. You can ski right to your door!
The Aorangi and Desert Alpine lodges have a friendly, warm atmosphere and full facilities.
