The Tongariro Crossing is one of the most popular hikes on the north island. Since it is a one-way hike, it does involve some logistics. There are about ten shuttle companies that offer a variety of Tongariro Crossing shuttle routes. Our Tongariro Alpine Crossing guide goes over the hike and make sure that you avoid crows on your crossing.

Shuttle Routes

The most popular shuttle route is a one-way shuttle where you park at the end of the track. An advantage to this option is that you can end the hike on your own time table and do not need to wait for a return shuttle. Another option is a local round trip shuttle that starts and ends at the operator’s car park or local hotels. A third option is a long distance shuttle that picks up at various locations on the north island. The longer your shuttle route, the more expensive.

Shuttle Companies

Mountain Shuttle

Routes
- One-way Ketetahi Security Car Park to Mangatepopo trailhead, $35 adults, $25 children
The smallest operator from the Ketetahi Security Car Park.
Parking fee included with shuttle price
Check-in is speedy. I would be comfortable getting there 5-10 minutes before the shuttle.
Mountain Shuttles is my preferred operator after using many. You do not need to worry about parking, they are a small operation, so check-in is swift, and they are on time.

Tongariro Expeditions

Routes
- One-way Ketetahi Security Car Park to Mangatepopo trailhead, $35 adults, $18 children
- Tongariro Holiday Park roundtrip, $35
- Turangi roundtrip, $50, (oneway available)
- Taupo roundtrip, $70, (oneway available)
The largest shuttle company servicing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, frequently running multiple shuttles for a departure time.
Require that you arrive at the Ketetahi Security Car Park 30 minutes before your shuttle to check-in. Often an extensive line at check-in and it can take the full 30 minutes to wait in line.

Tongariro Crossing Shuttles

Routes
- One-way Ketetahi Road End to Mangatepopo trailhead, $35 adults, $35 children, includes parking in the security car park
- National Park Village roundtrip, $40, parking included
Pickup is across the street from the Ketetahi Security Car Park
A smaller company, operating two departures with one bus daily.

Summit Shuttles

Route
- National Park Village roundtrip, $40 adults, $25 children, parking included
A small company offering one shuttle in the morning

Adventure HQ

Routes
- One-way Ketetahi Road End to Mangatepopo trailhead, $25 adults
- Turangi roundtrip, $50,
- Taupo roundtrip, $70, pick up from your location
Ketetaki Road End shuttle does not include parking at the security car park. Parking is on the street unless you pay to park in the security car park.
Medium sized shuttle company, minimal check-in times

Turangi Alpine Shuttles

Routes
- Turangi roundtrip, $50
- Offers pickups between Turangi andMangatepopo
- Offers afternoon one way shuttles between Ketetahi and Mangatepopo, $30
Medium sized company. Offers many shuttles and combinations.

Adventure Outdoors

Routes
- National Park Village, roundtrip, early morning shuttle, $45-65
They mainly operate guided tours, but they run a small shuttle service.
They operate the earliest shuttle to the crossing, departing between 4:00-5:00 am seasonally