



by Tongariro Expeditions
This shuttle service operates from the Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride, a secure off-road parking area near the Ketetahi track end in Tongariro National Park. The company has been providing transport for visitors since the 1990s. The shuttle includes a complimentary afternoon return trip to your car between 1 PM and 5 PM. The operator has over 25 years of experience in the Tongariro alpine environment and offers maps, information sheets, and detailed weather advice alongside the shuttle service. The total duration available for the shuttle and support is about eight hours. This service supports hikers traveling in the park by providing reliable transport and helpful resources.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
This 20km hike across alpine terrain takes between 6 and 8 hours. It crosses active volcanoes and passes features including Red Crater, Te Maari Crater, as well as the Blue and Emerald Lakes.
480 min
Follow yellow signs to park in the Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride off SH46, 500m west of the entrance to Ketetahi track end. Do not park on the side of the road or in the 'Tongariro Shuttle car park'. Arrive 30 min early. Check in 15 mins before departure time. Staff will park you.
End point
Peak season (4th weekend of October to April): Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride is off SH46 Directions https://maps.app.goo.gl/APX6AhSEc6HVa8YS6 Off peak parking (early October and May): Park in the DOC Ketetahi car park at the end of the track. Directions https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgZp5pBomfecsrb49