Tukino Mountain Clubs Association

Location

Waikato
New Zealand
38° 41' 23.9964" S, 176° 4' 48.0072" E
NZ
General info: 

Tukino is on the eastern slopes of Mt. Ruapehu and reached using an access road approximately 20 kilometers from Waiouru. Extensive off-piste skiing is the feature of Tukino. Terrain can be accessed using either of the two on-site rope tows, walking or touring.

BASE: 1650ft
SUMMIT: 1890ft
VERTICAL DROP: 240ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

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