Taupo Shuttle: Essential Transport for Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Taupō

Need transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing? Taupo Shuttle is the essential option for those without a vehicle. Check out our Ketetahi park n ride for self-driving options.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

You must be waiting outside at your pick up location 10 mins before pick up time.
We take you from Taupo to Mangatepopo car park, the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. You will be at the track start approx 7am.
You hike for 8 hours and we pick up at the end of the day at 3:30pm.
Pick up is from the Ketetahi car park at the end of the track. Please…

What's Included

Map and information sheet provided

Additional Information

Getting transportation for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a must. In the event you are lodging in Taupo without a vehicle, this remains the sole avenue for transporting you to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and back to Taupo.
If you possess a vehicle and wish to self-drive, our Ketetahi park n ride service would be of great interest to you. It’s also an ideal choice for both swift and leisurely walkers.

Location

Taupo Visitor Information Centre

Tongariro Street

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Walt_s

Mar 11, 2024

Great, convenient, stress free shuttle service for Tongariro Alpine Crossing - Great shuttle service from Taupo to Tongariro NP for Alpine Crossing hike. Picked up at hotel at 515 in the morning, and return by 400 in the afternoon.

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Nellisery_n

Feb 25, 2024

Convenient and friendly - Worked out perfectly. Picked up from the hotel along the bus route on time. Comfortable ride both ways.

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Jenny_f

Jan 1, 2023

Excellent and reliable service - Excellent shuttle service! I was picked up on time and the driver was super friendly and informative.

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Fauzia_a

Dec 30, 2022

Efficient - Great experience! The shuttle was on time, just a few minutes late. The driver was friendly. The pick up was close to our place of stay, just 5-7 minutes walk. So we were able to leave our car at our place.

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Mathias

Nov 10, 2022

Pros - Professionals. They know the place and are very good to prepare the visitors. Because of crazy weather they changed our trip, so that we started from behind and returned when we came to the blue lake. Nice job of them!

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Maria_m

Dec 28, 2023

Great service, friendly driver, but overpriced - Great service provided. The driver was on time, 5.15am sharp, very friendly and professional. He gave clear instructions and drove us safely. I found the price so expensive for a 1h drive to the Crossing Tongariro, return ticket, I paid $125 Australian dollars. I paid because it was the only option I had, since my hostel didn't want to help me to book through them. Anyway, the service was great, just totally overpriced in my case.

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Sophie2173

Jun 16, 2023

Informative but expensive - The pros of this company are that they were the only one we could find that offered a shuttle from Taupo, they do pick up from your accommodation, and they give you a briefing about the trail and a map to help you on your way. They are quite an expensive option given that if you arrive at the end of the trail after their pickup time, their advice is to hitchhike back to Taupo. I understand why they have to have a cut off time to leave, but they also only give you 7 hours so bear that in mind if you want to take your time.

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Dream64843099005

Feb 16, 2023

Good shuttle option from Taupo - Good shuttle option from Taupo - they kept us well informed about the weather conditions and if the tour would be able to go ahead. The map and advice given was really useful and informative and you felt like you could ask them any questions re. the crossing. The pickup shuttle turned up a bit later than they said they would which left us a bit concerned at the end as we had no phone signal to phone them. The coach was very hot on the way back. Otherwise really good company and friendly staff.

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From $78

up to 15 guests

1 Adult