Tours and transport

Custom transfers

Mangakino Shuttle Service

Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of the famous Waikato River Trail as you Bike or walk in an ever-changing, Breathtaking landscape, for just a few hours, or travel more of the trail over 2 to 5 days. Shuttle, Bike Hire and accommodation available.

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.

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.

Cycling & Mountain Biking

42 Traverse Guided E-Bike Ride

Known as one of the best adventure mountain bike rides in New Zealand. A 46km Grade 3 guided mountain e-bike tour through the Tongariro Forest. The 42 Traverse takes you into sub-alpine New Zealand with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Transport

InterCity Taupo

Walking & hiking

Tongariro Guided Walks

Quality Guided Walking Experiences in an around Tongariro National Park. Our knowledgeable and caring Guides make your day as comfortable and fun as possible in landscapes that will captivate and amaze you. All year round, all equipment provided.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Expeditions - Taupō Return Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Our Taupō return shuttle picks you up from Taupō, 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.

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.

Walking & hiking

Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Taupo Kayaking Adventures

Join us on one of NZ Great Walks Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Which is rich in cultural identity and dramatic, awe-inspiring natural scenery . 19.4 Kilometers allow approx 7-8 hours in Summer, 8-9 hours in Winter. Small groups up to 8 people.

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.