Ketetahi Shuttle to the Start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (direct book)

Ketetahi Shuttle to the Start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (direct book)
NZD $58.50
  • Location: Tongariro National park, Tongariro National Park
  • Product code: PU9F5X



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Best value one way shuttle service to the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Park your car at the end of the track at the designated shuttle pick up area then catch our one-way shuttle to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Duration of travel approximately 30 minutes' drive.

From May 1st to Late October parking can be found at the end of the track in the DOC Car Park.


We want you to enjoy your time whilst Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We will pick you up beside the Ketetahi Carpark area on state highway 46 and take you to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. This is a one-way shuttle service only.

Please click the link for pick up location on Lake Rotoira Road at the end of the track. 

  map to get there


Important Information

  • Please do not book children under the age of 10 or infants.  The driver has the right to refuse transport to the start of the track

  • Please ensure that you have also filed your intentions to do this iconic hike with the Department of Conservation website details of how to do this will be sent in our confirmation email to you.
  • As an approved DOC operator, we have passed the environmental standards set by DOC, as well as safety standards set by an independent auditor, and been approved to operate in public conservation areas.
  • Always READ THE DOC ADVICE ON THE TAC supplied through the DOC Booking system and be prepared for all weather conditions.  In the event of a Hazardous weather advisory or at the discretion of the operator conditions are unsuitable our shuttle will not run.  We offer a reschedule free of charge or refund.
  • Your safety is important to us! This is a walk over a mountain, if you turn up ill-prepared, we have the right to refuse passage without a refund.  
  • In the event you should decide to turn around a transfer fee back to your car of $50 per person not less than $200 will be charged we suggest you consider our return shuttle service if you do not feel confident in completing the crossing in a reasonable time.
  • As a DOC AUDITED and APPROVED concession operator an activity fee of $7.10+GST per person is used to help maintain the tracks, huts and biodiversity projects. This will be included in the shuttle fee you pay.

  • Safety to us is paramount at the end of your hike please let us know you completed the track with a simple text.  This is our way of ensuring everyone is off the track in the event of a search and rescue or another event.
  • Parking is free and safe at the designated parking area please do not go into the private car park unless you prepared to pay extra.

Please be ready for departure at the time selected as being late disrupts everyone's day and may attract a late fee or cancellation of booking