Tukino offers a unique skiing and boarding experience on a friendly club-operated skifield. Tukino gives you a chance to avoid the crowds of Whakapapa or Turoa. Tukino Skifield is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand.
This is what skiing was like – before hectic lifestyles, and commercial interests took over! Come up and enjoy the scenery and camaraderie of others in our little paradise at Tukino. Come up for the day, or stay on the mountain, to experience this unique alpine environment.
Vertical Drop: 340m
Skiable Area: 170 hectares
Lifts: Whangaehu Beginner Tow (nutcracker) 1750m, Aorangi Advanced Tow (nutcracker) 1850m, Banana Gully Portable Tow (nutcracker) 1970m, Cat Ski side country within skifield boundary (snowcat groomer)
Beginner: 35%
Intermediate: 30%
Advanced: 35%
Great Mountain Conditions: Tukino Skifield is sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds, and the field often operates in clear weather when the rest of the mountain is blanketed in clouds. The early riser snow conditions are very pleasant in the mornings’ thanks to the warmth of the morning sun. This does not mean slushy snow later in the day, though, as Tukino maintains a relatively constant temperature due to being in a fairly open area.
Travelling is an amazing way to expand your horizons. Each journey brings something unique, offering lessons that help you grow, adapt, and appreciate the world from different perspectives.
