Tours and transport

Transport services

InterCity TravelPass Taupo

Walking & hiking

Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk - Adrift Tongariro

Our guides are personable, qualified and ready to guide you on one of New Zealand’s best 1-day walks. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind, rain, snow and shine.

Breweries

Crafty Trout Brewery

Explore and discover craft beer and cider using alpine volcanic water. Tours of the first fully automated brewing system in the world. A perfect indoor activity away from the weather.

Rental cars

RaD Car Hire Taupo

RaD Car Hire Taupo is conveniently located at 7 Nukuhau Street. We are only 500 metres from the bus depot and just a stone's throw away from Taupo Airport, we can meet you at either of those locations. After-hours collection by arrangement.

Walking & hiking

Kaimanawa Ranges Epic 3 Day Adventure

For our epic 3-day adventure we offer a unique experience where we will traverse a range of different terrains, from the high alpines of Umukarikari and Mt Urchin, to the clear fresh waters of the Waipakihi River.

Custom transfers

Tongariro Expeditions - Tūrangi Return Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Our Tūrangi return shuttle picks you up from Tūrangi, takes you to the start of the track, then collects you at the finish for the return trip. This shuttle service is operated by family-owned Tongariro Expeditions, who have been running since 1998.

Kayaking

Kayak the Mighty Waikato River with Canoe & Kayak - Canoe and Kayak Taupō

Let Canoe & Kayak pilot your exploration of the crystal clear waters of New Zealand's longest river, the mighty Waikato, on a 2 hour guided trip. This stunning tour runs daily and is perfect for the whole family.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Mountain shuttle

We offer a one way Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle service hourly from the Tongariro shuttle car park at the finish point of the hike to the starting point Mangatepopo.

Stargazing

Stargazing Experience - Beyond Earth

Beyond Earth provides entertaining stargazing experiences either at our own venue, or your home or holiday accommodation.

Arts & crafts

Lava Glass Glassblowing Studio Tour

Lava Glass is the playground of Lynden Over, one of New Zealand's leading glass artists. In his studio, you get the opportunity to watch him and resident artists at work. Lava Glass is the first certified net carbon zero glass studio in the world.