Tukino Ski Field is Mt Ruapehu's lesser-known gem.

Located on the mountain's eastern slopes, in the scenic center of New Zealand's North Island, the Tukino Access Road is off the Desert Rd, between Turangi and Waiouru.

Off-road 4WD vehicles can drive up to the field and lodges.

2WD vehicles are not permitted to up the Tukino Access Road past the the 2WD car Park (Base Camp).

Tukino Ski Field

Tukino Access Road
SH1, Rangipo
Tongariro National Park, 4691
New Zealand
+64 6 387 6294

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

The turnoff onto Tukino Access Rd is from the Desert Rd, State Highway 1, approximately:

40km South of Turangi
22km North of Waiouru

Driving Directions

Lower Car Park (Base Camp)

The lower car park for 2WD vehicles is approx 7km from the highway on a gravel road suitable for most vehicles.

4WD Access ROAD

The 4WD only access road continues a further 7km direct to the ski field, and lodges.

Please do not attempt to drive up the Tukino mountain road until you have confirmed the road is open.

4WD Access

CONDITIONS

The latest status report on the Tukino road can be heard on the snow reports on:

Peak FM 95.8
Ski FM 87.8

Tukino Condition Report

4WD ONLY ROAD TO SKI FIELD AND LODGES

Tukino Ski Field and the lodges are accessible to four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles via the Tukino Access Road when conditions permit.

As mountain conditions are changeable at short notice, you must call to check the road is open, before you proceed past the lower car park. Use of the Tukino Access Road is at your own risk.

Before attempting the 4WD access road:

Check our website www.tukino.org for the latest conditions
Pack wet weather essentials in a carry bag just in case you have to get out of your vehicle for any reason.

4WD Access