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Tukino Resort Guide
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
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Tukino
Lifts
3
Skiable area
420 ac
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Tukino.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:06 PM UTC
118cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-6%
vs 5-Year Avg
126cm avg by now
+71%
vs 30-Year Avg
69cm avg by now
126cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 118.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~118.4 cm. That's 6% below the 5-year average (126 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 72% above the 30-year average (69 cm).
Tukino Season Snowfall
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Tukino Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 67cm with an average of 14 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 118% above this average (146cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 9cm | 2 days | 1cm | 5cm | 5cm |
| July | 16cm | 3 days | 1cm | 5cm | 6cm |
| August | 18cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 6cm |
| September | 16cm | 3 days | 0cm | 4cm | 6cm |
| October | 7cm | 1 days | 0cm | 4cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
30.3
Season Average
23 days scored
43
Best Day
7 Sep
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 3231 Aug2cm
- 3122 Aug
- 3127 Aug
September 2026
- 437 Sep5cm
- 381 Sep3cm
- 356 Sep
September scored highest for Tukino in 2026. Based on 23 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
23 days
Aug 22, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Aug 22, 2026
Through Sep 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
