The Taupo return shuttle picks you up from Central Taupo and drops you at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing trailhead in Mangatepopo. We will then pick you up in the afternoon for the return journey back to Taupo.
This Tongariro Crossing shuttle service picks you up from central Taupo at 5:15am. If you are staying in the town centre, we will collect you directly from your Taupo accommodation. If you are staying outside of our pick up area, we will meet you at the Taupo iSite on Tongariro St for collection.
The journey takes 1h 22 minutes and gets you to Mangatepopo by 7am. This service allows for up to 8 hours to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. It takes most people between 6-8 hours and most people are off the track by 2:30pm.
Pick up and departure time for the return journey in the afternoon is 3:00pm. However, if everyone has finished the track and checked in early, the shuttle back to Taupo will leave early too. Please note that you must be off the track before 3pm - if you are worried about not making it back in time you may like to consider doing our one-way Tongariro Park & Ride option.
We then get you back to Taupo by 4:30pm so you can have a relaxing afternoon.
Being in Taupo means you can enjoy a hot soak, your choice of a wide range of places to enjoy dinner or a drink as you watch the sunset over the mountain you just climbed.
Yes! This service is used by those wanting to access the Tongariro Northern Circuit. It is important to talk to us before arranging this as there is a lot of logistics required with hut bookings, weather and timings. Please email us for advice before you book your huts.
With over 25 years of experience, we’re the longest-running provider of Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttles. We consistently offer:
We make your hiking adventure simple, stress-free, and tailored to your hiking style.
Everything was very well organized and the shuttle left as soon as everyone was there. Great organization!
- Janne-Marie, Germany
Good value and well organised. Good value for your money. very well organised. clear instructions. friendly team. i can only recommend.
- Filip_D, Trip Advisor
Superb! They pick you up on time, both at the beginning and end of the trek, and they give you valuable information before starting your trek in Tongariro. The person who picked us up at the end of the trek was incredibly kind! I loved it! 100% recommend it
- Ivonne_A, Viator
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