Tours and transport

Rental cars

Taupo Airport

With over 30 car rental locations nationwide Budget Rent a Car can help you on the road to discovery.

Fishing

Dream Trout New Zealand

Airport shuttles

Tongariro Panda Shuttles

We offer a one way or return shuttle service to the start of your Tongariro Alpine Crossing Adventure. We are proud to locally owned and operated, and we see your safety as our number one priority.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro

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.

Walking & hiking

Chris Jolly Outdoors - Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular tramping tracks, and is considered the most popular one-day alpine hikes in New Zealand. One of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks’ – a must do in this area.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Holiday Park Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Holiday Park is between the beginning and end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Enjoy a return shuttle so that your camper can stay ready for your return. Closest accommodation to the end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Expeditions Taupo Return Shuttle for Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Taupo return shuttle picks you up from Taupo takes you to the track start then picks you up from the end of the track and takes you back to Taupo again. We give you a free map and information sheet.

Bus & coach transport

InterCity Taupo

Get bus fares to and from Taupo on New Zealand's largest transport network. InterCity operates a fleet of modern comfortable air-conditioned buses with daily services nationwide.

Stargazing

Stargazing Experience - Beyond Earth

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

Volcanic/Geothermal

Orakei Korako Cave & Geothermal Park

Orakei Korako 'The Place of Adorning' - a spectacular Geothermal attraction. Lonely Planet Travellers Guide writes: “Orakei Korako is arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".