Tours and transport

Custom transfers

Ketetahi

Backyard Tours Services customers with transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The best cheapest & safest only Parking lot & Ride, one way shuttles & transfer that value is not compared. Book now.

Bus & coach transport

Backyard Tours

Backyard Tours transport services customers from Turangi or National Park Village 'Park n Ride' to Mt Ruapehu Whakapapa Ski fields and to hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Turangi or the Private Tongariro Shuttle Car Park on SH46.

Rental cars

Taupo Airport

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.

Bus & coach transport

Tongariro Crossing Car Park

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.

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.

Bus & coach transport

Base Camp Shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Base Camp is a car park between the beginning and end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just in front of the Tongariro Holiday Park. Park your car, hire your gear and use our shuttle for your return transport to the crossing.

Urban attractions

Accessible New Zealand Partnership

Our tours are specialized for travellers with physical disabilities and mature travellers. For travellers who want to enjoy the culture, scenery and adventure that comes with travelling but who may need assistance or extra care along the way.

Kayaking

Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings with Canoe & Kayak

Let Canoe & Kayak take you on a kayak adventure across stunning Lake Taupō while taking in all the beautiful views of the surrounding coastline and neighbouring mountains before getting up close and personal to the iconic Māori Rock Carvings.

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.

Activities & tours

Adrift Tongariro - Guided Whanganui Canoe Trips