Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Shuttle Service with Over 20 Years' Experience in Volcanic Scenery

Experience the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with our shuttle service, providing transport to this World Heritage Site for over 20 years. Explore ancient volcanic scenery and embark on one of the best day hikes in the world.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 20km alpine hike that takes 6-8 hours to complete. The hike journeys over active volcanoes through dramatic landscapes including the Emerald and Blue Lakes, Red Crater and Te Maari Crater.
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Driver
  • Map and information sheet
Additional Information

Since the 1990s, our seasoned shuttle service has been transporting guests to and from Tongariro National Park.
Renowned for its ancient volcanic landscapes, breathtaking skylines, and rich Maori heritage, this World Heritage Site is home to one of the world’s top day hikes.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing stretches 19 kilometers across the active…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Muhammad_k
Dec 14, 2024
Pleasant and smooth experience - Arrived at Ketetahi car park 3 minutes before the shuttle departs to Mangatepopo. Just tell your name to the driver and he will tick your name and you can enter the bus. Price-wise, its the cheapest i could find. I bought the ticket the night before my hike. Easily recommended.
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759mickc
Dec 13, 2024
Shuttle service to a wonderful walk. - Prompt pickup, good instructions about the walk. Pickup at the end was efficient. Definitely recommend if you are doing the crossing walk.
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588stewarta
Dec 13, 2024
Spectacular alpine crossing - The shuttle bus from Ketetahi to Mangatepopo is efficient and a great way to get to the start of the hike and have your car waiting for you at the end. The hike is described accurately online, it’s strenuous in places and possible with a moderate amount of fitness but if you are at all unsteady on your feet take walking poles and keep some water in reserve on the way up as the walk off the highest point of the pass is a long stretch. A nice day in December is perhaps not the time to go if you want complete solitude on your hike but even with a lot of people on the trail it’s possible to find quiet space, the views are spectacular and varied across the entire hike and well worth the effort.
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Gaiya_w
Dec 10, 2024
Successful Shuttle Trip - The shuttle arrived early to make sure everything was in order, and we arrived safely to the spot we needed to start the hike from. Quick response time, friendly driver.
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Antoine_r
Nov 4, 2024
Very good operator. Great to be able to park at the end of the hike, so you don’t wait for your operator on the way back - All was perfect. The meeting point was clear (at the end of Ketetahi Road), and the drivers were already there waiting for us. There is ample parking. Probably the best option to hike the Tongarino Alpine Crossing. You basically park your car at the end of the hike, the company drops you off at the start, and so at the end of the hike, you can just walk back to your car (no need to wait for your company, which is great!). Would definitely recommend
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Stephen_d
Oct 17, 2024
Wow! Tongariro! - The shuttle was well organised and on time. The guide briefing was useful. The walk itself, whilst challenging, was a tremendously rewarding experience.
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Martha_e
Mar 11, 2024
Do this hike! - Fabulous hike. So nice to be picked up at our car and taken to the trailhead. Great support. Even though the weather was on and off, still amazing experience.
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Terri_p
Feb 19, 2024
Fantastic - We got lost to the shuttle location. We arrived within a few minutes to spare. The shuttle driver was waiting in the street for us
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Michelle_l
Feb 18, 2024
A M A Z I N G - I loved running down the decent ☺️ I can’t wait to do it again and maybe run the whole way! Thanks so much
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Susan_b
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing but challenging hike. - The driver of shuttle was very kind and cautious. He checked on conditions before letting us leave the shuttle. Windy, foggy day with high winds at the top making it difficult to stand up. Couldn't see very far due to fog and steady light rain all day. Still an amazing hike through alpine and then rain forest.
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