📷 Tukino
Oceania
Tukino
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open August 21, 2027 · average of 23 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Aug 21 — closed September 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
4cm
Past 48 Hours
5cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
1
2026 season
Solid
2026 season average
Tukino is projected to open August 21, 2027. Last season it averaged 30.3 across 23 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August18cm avg · last season 27.6
- #2September16cm avg · last season 32.3
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 27.6
- #2 29 Aug – 4 Sep · last season 30.6
- #3 5 Sep – 11 Sep · last season 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 Fri, Oct 30, 09:09 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Aug 21
Projected to open August 21, 2027 · season ended September 13, 2026
20 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:09 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,910m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footageAll webcams & Proof of Powder →
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.
Read the full resort guide →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 420 acres (170 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.
