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Shuttles & Transfer services customers with transport to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s known Best One Day adventure hike to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with experienced local transport services. On Journey enjoy our learnings about Manaakitanga – caring and safety of visitors and Kaitiakitanga – guardianship to preserving conservation. We welcome you to the heart of the Tongariro National Park an UNESCO first dual heritage National Park in the World amongst our sacred volcanic mountains Pihanga, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu famously world renowned. Let’s make your experience a memorable one. Book Now.
Active Outdoor Adventures
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Turangi, Oreti, Tokaanu shuttles & transfer round trip includes Maōri blessings, local stories, photo, drink at the end, & walking poles (optional).
Instant booking availabilities online www.backyardtours.com
Must Check-in 15 minutes prior. Book Now.
Turangi times: 5.30am, 6.00am, 6.30am, 7.00am, 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 9.00am, 9.30am.
Return times: 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, and 5.30 pm, respectively.
Please inform us of your stay & be waiting out front roadside.
Highly recommend to start earlier lesser people, with the sunrise, to finish earlier or later before darkness, as informed if more need of time. Book Now.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing One way transfer at the best cheapest safe stress free one way secure Ketetahi Park & Ride.
Shuttles to the Tongariro Crossing trail start at Mangatepopo.
Finishing at the Tongariro Crossing trail end at Ketetahi.
Walking to your only secure Park & Ride carpark only a 5 minute walk that's road opposite. (no parking on the state highway road like other transport operators).
Times 6.00am, 7.00am, 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.00am.
Service includes Maōri blessings, local stories, photo, & walking poles (optional).
Arrive and check-in 15 minutes prior. Book Now.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing National Park Village, Whakapapa, Erua shuttles & transfer round trip includes Maōri blessings, local stories, photo, & walking poles (optional).
Instant booking availabilities online www.backyardtours.com
Must Check-in 15 minutes prior. Book Now.
National Park times: 7.00am, 8.30am.
Return times: 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm, and 5.30 pm, respectively.
Please inform us of your stay & be waiting out front roadside.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing AWARENESS for PREPAREDNESS !
1. Plan Your Trip (Seek local knowledge and plan the route you take and the amount of time you can reasonably expect to take).
2. Tell Someone (Tell someone your plans and leave a date for when to raise the alarm if you haven't returned).
3. Be aware of the weather (NZ's weather can be highly unpredictable. Check forecast and expect weather changes).
4. Know your limits (Challenge yourself within your physical limits and enjoy your experience).
5. Take sufficient supplies (Food & Water, 1st Aid Kit, Toilet paper, Extra Clothing – no denim pants, Sunscreen, Wet weather gear, Sturdy footwear, Headlamp).
"Tongariro Alpine Crossing" Be prepared for four seasons in one day. Can always take layers off but cannot put them on if you do not have them. Environment friendly - Please what you 'pack in' YOU 'pack out'.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Shuttles & transfer at the best cheapest value that cannot be compared! Book Now.
Contact us +6422 314 2656 or 00647 386 5322
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Photo Credit: Robin and Steve Lornitzo