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Tukino

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www.tukino.co.nz/

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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 (details below).

Ski & snowboard lessons
Tukino offers ski lessons for anyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Lessons are customized to take advantage of the local terrain and cater to the individual or group needs.

Ski patrol & mountain training
Members and non-members can train at Tukino for NZQA qualifications up to Certificate of Ski Patrol level. In return, participants take part in the Tukino Voluntary Ski Patrol. We always welcome prospective ski patrollers.

Ski & gear hire
Ski hire is not available at Tukino.
If you need to hire gear we can recommend:
# Gordons Outdoors, Taupo. Phone 07 377-4346
# Pointons Ski Shop, Taupo. Phone 07 377-0087
# Taihape Sports. Phone 0800-SKI HIRE (0800 754-447)
# Tokaanu Ski and Snowboard Hire 07 386-7961
# Turangi Ski & Snowboard Hire. Phone 07 386-8658

Mountain conditions
The Tukino slopes are sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds and the field is often operating in clear weather when the rest of the mountain is blanketed in cloud.
For 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.

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