Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)

4.3 (106 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

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Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Emerald Lakes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We are an experienced shuttle service providing transport for visitors to and from the Tongariro National Park since the 90's.

Tongariro Expeditions operates out of the Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride, a safe off road parking area near the track end at Ketetahi. We offer a complimentary afternoon shuttle back to your car between 1-5pm.

With more than 25 years’ experience living and breathing the Tongariro lifestyle, the team at Tongariro Expeditions understand this unique alpine environment better than most. Alongside our Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle services, we also offer information, maps and comprehensive weather advice.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English
Operated by: Tongariro Expeditions

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Adults (14–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Driver
Included: Complementary afternoon shuttle back to your car.
Included: Map and information sheet

Itinerary

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 20km alpine hike that takes 6-8 hours to complete. The hike journeys over active volcanoes through dramatic landscapes including the Emerald and Blue Lakes, Red Crater and Te Maari Crater.

Stop 1
Tongariro National Park
Tongariro Expeditions

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Using your ticket

You have booked with Tongariro Expeditions
Contact for Tongariro Expeditions is by email only. These are answered quickly from 10am till 5pm. You are not able to contact us in the morning as we are busy driving or checking in passengers. Please make sure you know where you are going before you head to our location.
Prepare yourself for the mountain conditions. Dress in layers with good footwear. Bring food and water with you. There are no shops on the way or on the mountain.
We give you a map and information sheet in the morning. Arrive early to allow time to park and check in before we leave. We do not wait for passengers that are running late.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, or pregnant women
Weather conditions can change, please dress appropriately