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Tukino ski resort

Oceania

Tukino

30

Solid · 2026 season average

Closed for the season · average of 23 verified open days

Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record

Closed for the season — closed September 13

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Sep 29

6d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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7-Day Forecast

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Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 5, 5:05 PM•Weather at base: 1,800m
SnowSure™ Score2026 season
30

Solid

2026 season average

Tukino is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 30.3 across 23 verified open days.

Best months to book: August, September. Best weeks: 22 Aug–28 Aug, 29 Aug–4 Sep, 5 Sep–11 Sep.1Aug2SepOpened 22 AugClosed 13 Sep

Best months to book

  1. #1August18cm avg · scored 27.6
  2. #2September16cm avg · scored 32.3

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · 27.6
  2. #2 29 Aug – 4 Sep · 30.6
  3. #3 5 Sep – 11 Sep · 34.1

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 30 Aug – 12 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:05 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Closed for the season

Season ended September 13, 2026

20 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Ops signals

  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

Snow Summary

2,020m

Updated Oct 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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About Tukino

Tukino is a club-operated ski field located on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand’s North Island. The resort offers a unique, uncrowded alpine experience with natural terrain suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, as well as dedicated areas for beginners. Tukino is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, on-mountain accommodation, and access to both groomed trails and off-piste adventures, making it a distinctive destination for those seeking a relaxed and authentic ski environment.

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Frequently asked questions about Tukino

Where is Tukino?
Tukino is a ski resort in New Zealand.
How high is Tukino?
Tukino runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 2,020 m (6,627 ft), giving a vertical drop of 220 m (722 ft).
How big is Tukino?
Tukino has 1,038 acres (420 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 3 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Tukino?
Tukino is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Tukino?
Tukino typically operates from August to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Tukino get in a typical season?
Tukino averages 86 inches / 218 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Tukino in winter 2026?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.