Tours and transport

Transport services

InterCity TravelPass Taupo

Bus & coach transport

Tūrangi

The only all day, secure car park for the Tongariro Crossing. When you park your car at the Ketetahi Car Park, your booking includes a shuttle to the start of the Crossing at Mangatepopo. Simply walk back to you car after you complete the crossing.

Airport shuttles

FourB - Great Lake Trails Shuttles

Shuttle transfers for all sections of the Great Lake Trails in Taupo including booking the water taxi transfer from the Waihaha section in the Western Bays of Lake Taupo.

Custom transfers

Backyard Tours - Tongariro Crossing Secure Ketetahi Car Park & One-way Shuttle

Backyard Tours transport services customers to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. 'The best, cheapest', & only secure Ketetahi Car park & Ride, one-way shuttles & transfer that value is not compared. Book now.

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.

Cycle Shuttles

Great Lake Trails - Boat Transfers - K2K (Kawakawa Bay to Kinloch)

Enjoy our unique boat drop-off to Kawakawa Bay, departing from Kinloch Marina - Ideal for families wanting to hike or ride the 8.4km K2K Trail.

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.

Horse treks

Enchanted Forest Horse Ride - Korohe Horse Treks

Ride through the Enchanted Forest and discover Santa's hideout with your horse.

Walking & hiking

Premium Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Hike - Adrift Tongariro

If you are unable to spend the whole day walking, join us on a half day tour, perfect for families and travellers of all ages and fitness levels. Start on the Tongariro Crossing track and walk amongst the volcanoes to the Soda Springs Waterfall.

Rental cars

Taupo

Rent with confidence and choose Avis for your Car Rental to explore New Zealand. Avis offers a wide range of rental cars in 38 different branches located across the country.