Taupo Return Shuttle

Overview

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is essential. If you are staying in Taupo and you do not have a vehicle this is the only option that takes you to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Taupo.

If you have a vehicle and you would like to drive yourself please look at our Ketetahi park n ride. Another great option for fast and slow hikers.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Map and information sheet

What To Expect

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 do not walk out to the main road. Just rest at the seating areas provided. We take you from Ketetahi to Taupo and drop you back to your pick up location. You will arrive in Taupo approx 5pm.

Options

Taupo Return Shuttle

Pickup included

Reviews

4.43

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great views!
Jan N,
Jan 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The walk was simply amazing :) There are various sceneries to see and the weather was more or less in our favor. Not as challenging as I feared, I think everyone from our bus finished.
I hope I get a refund
drcmarie s,
Dec 9, 2024
- Viator
1.00
We got a email that shuttle was on hold in afternoon day before but didn’t receive a follow up email from shuttle operator so not sure if it went. Many were cancelled do do weather . I’ve had no follow up re refund and have sent a message and awaiting response. I’ve had an issue like this with Viator before and only got a partial refund
Great, convenient, stress free shuttle service for Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Walt S,
Mar 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
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.
Convenient and friendly
Nellisery N,
Feb 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Worked out perfectly. Picked up from the hotel along the bus route on time. Comfortable ride both ways.
Great service, friendly driver, but overpriced
Maria M,
Dec 28, 2023
- Viator
4.00
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.