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Ski Resort Tukino tmp Mt Ruapehu Region: Position on map

Tukino Ski Resort

Trail Map Tukino

The Ski Resort

Located on the eastern side of Mt Ruapehu at Tongariro National Park on New Zealand's North Island, Tukino ski field is a club managed ski resort open to the general public. Serviced by two tows as well as an over-snow vehicle, Tukino is known for its untouched and uncrowded slopes, its friendly atmosphere and sunny weather. 

The piste breakdown is 35% beginner, 30% intermediate and 35% advanced/expert, with 170 hectares of skiable terrain, and 340m of vertical drop. What's more is that Tukino offers ski and snowboard lessons from beginners to advanced skiers and riders. Both private and group lessons are available. Anyone who has always wanted to give cat skiing a try is free to do so at Tukino ski field. Runs for intermediate to advanced skiers and boarders will make for a day you will always remember. 

Lodging

Three family-friendly lodges with full facilities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere are open to members and non-members for slope-side accommodation: The Aorangi Ski Club, Tukino Alpine Sports Club, and Desert Alpine Club. 

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Interesting facts

Videos

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Cat Skiing Tukino
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Skiing Tukino
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Tukino ski day (team ruapehu)

Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 1
Number of Snowboard Schools: 1

Number of Ski Rental

Getting here

Located on the eastern side of the mountain Mt Ruapehu (about 35km from Waiouru), the Tukino ski field is accessible with an off-road 4WD vehicle. From Waiouru, head north along Desert Rd for 22km or south from Turangi for 46km. 

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last update on 6 Jun 2023
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Contact

Turkino Ski field
PO Box 1945
3351
Taupo
E-Mail
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Phone+64 (06)387 6294

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,780 m - 2,020 m
Capacity 900 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:00

Lifts

3
3
Total 3

Skiable Terrain

18 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 18 ha

Weather (2,020 m)

Rates

NZD90
1 day adult NZD90
1 day youth NZD75
1 day child NZD50
All rates & fees