Tukino


Tukino ski field is located on the eastern face of Mount Ruapehu, in the central area of the North Island, New Zealand.
The field is a club managed field, but open to the general public. Both skiing and snowboarding are popular.
The skifield area is serviced by two permanent rope tows, a portable rope tow, and an over-snow vehicle providing 'cat skiing' where customers are driven to the upper reaches of the ski area, enabling them to ski or board the entire height of the field. The terrain includes a learner slope, intermediate and advanced technical terrain, and off piste areas.
Tukino is known for its untouched trails, uncrowded slopes, friendly atmosphere and good weather being on the lee side of the mountain.

Access

Access is via the Tukino access Road from the Desert Road, and is suitable for four wheel drive vehicles only during the winter months. There is a carpark for 2WD vehicles 6km in from the Desert Road turnoff. Transport from the 2WD carpark can be arranged by contacting the skifield during the winter season. The road may be closed for safety reasons during the winter season, phone the skifield for up to date information.

Affiliated clubs

There are three clubs which have lodges at Tukino Skifield:
Accommodation is available at Tukino for those that want to stay and play. This is provided by the three clubs who have lodges at the top of the access road. Bookings are essential.