Tukino
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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. The ski area is serviced by two tows and an over-snow vehicle giving access for skiing and snow boarding. Tukino is known for its untouched trails, uncrowded slopes, friendly atmosphere and good weather. Accommodation is available at Tukino for those that want to stay and play, but bookings are essential. Access is via the Tukino access Road from the Desert Road, and is suitable for four wheel drive vehicles only during the winter months. Transport can be arranged by contacting the skifield.
Ski
A ski is a long, flat device worn on the foot, usually attached through a boot, designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow. Originally intended as an aid to travel in snowy regions, they are now mainly used for recreational and sporting purposes...
field is located on the eastern face of Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ruapehu, or just Ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand. It is 23 kilometres northeast of Ohakune and 40 kilometres southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupo, within Tongariro National Park...
, in the central area of the North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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The field is a club managed field
Club skifield
In New Zealand, a club skifield is a small ski resort run by a ski club to provide affordable skiing to its members. While members of the public can ski, members of the club receive heavily discounted rates, in exchange for a yearly membership fee and usually several days of voluntary work...
, but open to the general public. The ski area is serviced by two tows and an over-snow vehicle giving access for skiing and snow boarding. Tukino is known for its untouched trails, uncrowded slopes, friendly atmosphere and good weather. Accommodation is available at Tukino for those that want to stay and play, but bookings are essential. Access is via the Tukino access Road from the Desert Road, and is suitable for four wheel drive vehicles only during the winter months. Transport can be arranged by contacting the skifield.