TUKINO ALPINE SPORTS CLUB LODGE

The New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) has entered into a partnership agreement with the Tukino Alpine Sports Club (TASC) that will allow NZAC members to book the lodge at member rates. All bookings are done through the TASC, details below.

This wonderful modern ski lodge located on the Tukino Ski Field is an excellent base for winter mountaineering, ski touring and instruction courses, and a base for alpine rock climbing in the warmer summer months.

Location:

Tukino Alpine Village, Mt Ruapehu, 14kms from Desert Road.

GRID REF:

POINT (175.614 -39.278)
NZTopo50: BJ34 255 491
NZMS260 (old): T20 356 108

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Access:

Take the turnoff to Tukino Skifield 22.4kms north of Wairoru (46.4 kms south of Turangi). Follow the gravel road across the desert for 7km to the “Base Camp” car park. From this point the road is suitable for 4WD vehicles. At the 10km point there is a locked gate (key available with hut key). Hut is located 14kms from the Desert road. Chains are essential during winter.
More info here.

Facilities

The lodge has a full kitchen with everything you could need
The upstairs lounge and dining area has plenty of room and stunning views of the mountain, with a door on to the balcony/sun deck.
A generator is used for electricity and hot water, and cooking is by gas. Fireplaces provide heating both downstairs and upstairs. It’s usually possible to use the lodge at a basic level in summer without the generator.
The four bunk rooms come in a variety of sizes, with roomy single and double bunks available, and drawers to stow gear. The lodge has a drying room, two full bathrooms including two hot showers, and four flash flush toilets.

Bookings:

Bookings essential click the button below.

To book click here

Fees

See the TASC website at the booking link above for the latest rates