Membership

Benefits of TASC Membership

Tukino is a very special place on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu.  It is within the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and provides a unique wilderness experience with extremes of weather, breathtaking views and a fascinating volcanic alpine environment with huge potential for education, training, alpine sports and research.  Being a member of TASC is about being part of a team who care for Tukino and ensure that the place is cared for in keeping with its World Heritage and Conservation status, rich Māori and European history.  Be part of something worthwhile and have fun at the sametime!.

Autumn picnic
  • Discounted accommodation. Save over $25 per night on accommodation in winter, and $10 per night in summer. The cost of joining pays for itself in just a few nights.
  • Discounted ski field lift passes
  • Two free summer nights per year.
  • Save e.g. a family of 2 adults, 1 student, 1 child will save $250 over 2 days, by staying one night and purchasing 2 days of winter ski passes. In addition we have ski equipment availalble free to members. Family membership is $100 per year.
  • Discounted accommodation at the nearby Desert Alpine and Aorangi Ski Club.
  • And being part of a very fun club in a magnificent setting!

How do I become a TASC Member? It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

Preparing to ski the upper slopes

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  1. Book online above

2. Pick the membership option you would like to purchase and complete the application.

3.  We will contact you to confirm membership and send payment instructions.

For general membership enquiries contact us at bookings@tukino.nz

Annual Membership Rates

  • Adult annual membership: $70.
  • Student or child annual membership: $50.
  • Family membership: $100. This is available for three or more members of the same family.

Foundation Membership Rates

  • 5 years – individual $320 Benefits: Access to lodge at member rates and benefits for five full calendar years.
  • 5 years – individual plus guests $2000 Benefits: Access to lodge for an individual at member rates and benefits for five full calendar years, plus up to five guests may accompany at member rates.
  • Life – individual plus guests $5000 Benefits: Access to lodge for an individual at member rates and benefits for life, plus up to five guests may accompany at member rates.
  • If you are a group and wish to enquire about group foundation membership opportunities contact membership@tukino.nz

Membership Terms

Gathering at the lodge
    • All memberships are non transferable and non refundable.
    • Each membership has equal one member vote at each annual general meeting.
    • The TASC Committee reserves the right to impose “lodge rules” for safe operating practices.
    • Membership is at discretion of the TASC Committee and membership can be revoked in the case of disregard for safety, club constitution, or “lodge rules”.
    • TASC Committee reserves right to change price and terms of memberships.
    • TASC Committee may notify and provide further member privileges in addition to core benefits from time to time at its own discretion.
    • Members are encouraged to contribute by joining the TASC Committee or helping out at working bees usually held in the summer months (this is not compulsory however).
    • Tukino Alpine Sports Club encourages prospective members to visit the club on a casual basis to see how it operates and meet some existing members (again, encouraged but not compulsory).