Tongariro Crossing Secure Parking & Shuttle one way
- 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Welcome to the heart of Tongariro National Park amongst our taonga treasured Volcanic Maunga Mountains Pihanga, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu like nowhere else in the World. On Journey enjoy our learnings about Manaakitanga – caring & safety of visitors and Kaitiakitanga – guardianship to preserving life. Locals of Maōri descent born and raised in Turangi Tongariro providing a niche transport service to Aotearoa New Zealand’s known best one day adventure hike to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with award winning experienced local transport services. Highly recommended from Visitor’s. Ensured safety and experience from our destination Lake Rotoaira Turangi, World famously known for trout fishing, hiking, river rafting, geothermal hot pools, stays and a quint friendly environment. Shuttles & transfers are self-guided hiking and naturally has our Maōri blessings, and FREE safety photography via social media. UNESCO Department of Conservation Transport Operator Approved.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local friendly commentary & naturally our local ‘Maōri blessings’ and acknowledgements
- Tongariro Crossing Mangatepopo Rd trail start, Toilet facilities
- Free photography available from the social media pages
- Tongariro Crossing parking lot & shuttle transfer
What's not
- Hiking guide
- Meals and drinks
- Boots or Clothing
- No Parking lot toilet facility & No rubbish bins. Parking lot only.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 53 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Private car park and...
Private car park and shuttle service very well organized. Be prepared for fast weather change and wear appropriate boots. The different view are georges.
5Great Tongariro Crossing transport provider
On time, good communication, nice and funny driver, reasonable price, free cold drink after the hike. I couldn't have wished for more.
5Great experience
Had an amazing experience with backyard tours, friendly and helpful staff and had a great time on our hike!
5Best hike I’ve ever done, welcoming and reassuring shuttle service
My friend and I were nervous to do this hike but the tour/shuttle we booked kept us reassured! Car park was easy to find and staff were very welcoming. On the shuttle bus they reassured us that if our car was still there at the end of the day they would check up on us! They also reassured us that if at any point on the track we had to turn back we could contact them and they would arrange a shuttle to help us out! We ended up feeling a lot more relaxed doing the trek and it was a great experience, highly recommend if you’re a bit unsure 😄😄 The views were so so worth it! 🌋🌋
5Such a beautiful and...
Such a beautiful and diverse hike! The trail offers a great mix of landscapes – at one point it feels tropical and jungle-like, then you’re walking along a lake, and later through wild bushes. Every part felt different and special.
4The people were friendly and on time
The shuttles actually left ahead of schedule (when they were full) so it was great to get a bit of a head start to the climb. The check-in staff were very nice and welcoming and the driver was lovely to chat with on the way to the mauna. The only reason it’s not a 5 star is because in my mind “secure” means there’s a person at the lot supervising the cars during the day. Got back to my car, office was closed and no one was there. Only thing that made it “secure” beyond a person being present is a security camera. Luckily my car was okay but there’s really no one to stop others from just wandering in there.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Backyard Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have any medical concerns please seek advice from a legal Practitioner before attempting any ‘outdoor’ activities. Participation is at your own risk and therefore no further liability will be made towards the transport operator or the vehicle parking operator.
How it compares in Tongariro National Park
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 12 experiences we list in Tongariro National Park.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 12.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park is New Zealand's first national park, a volcanic plateau in the North Island with three volcanoes and a famous alpine crossing.
Tongariro National Park covers the central volcanic plateau of the North Island, with the peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro rising above lava fields, tussock and crater lakes. Ngauruhoe is the neat cone that stood in for Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings films. The park was given to the nation in 1887 by Ngāti Tūwharetoa, the Māori iwi who hold its mountains as ancestral land.
