Tongariro Alpine Crossing Tours

Shuttles From Taupo, Turangi And Ohakune

Lake Taupo shoreline at dawn, a departure point for Crossing shuttles.

Four shuttles, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $42 to $80.27.

Shuttles to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing depart from Taupo, Turangi and Ohakune, with four transport-only options costing between $42 and $80.27 per person. None of these is a guided walk; they cover the ride only. Mountain weather decides whether the track is open and whether services run on a given day. Options include an 8 to 10 hour transfer with a park-and-ride option and a private round trip from Turangi.

Common Questions

How Much Do These Shuttle Options Cost?

Prices run from $42 to $80.27 per person across the four options. The shuttle transfers start at $42 per person, the private Turangi round trip at $51.60, the Ohakune return shuttle at $62, and the Taupo return shuttle at $80.27. All prices are quoted per person.

How Long Do The Shuttles Take?

The shuttle transfers are an 8 to 10 hour option and the Taupo return shuttle is 10 hours. The Ohakune return shuttle is listed as a 1 day product. No duration is stated for the Turangi round trip.

What Is Included And What Should I Check?

These are shuttle-only products, not guided crossings; the Turangi round trip is transport only, no guide and no gear, and no option includes meals; pickup terms vary by operator. All four offer free cancellation, and the Ohakune return shuttle has a minimum age of 6. Because mountain weather decides whether the track is open and whether shuttles run, check conditions and confirm your departure on the day.

How Do I Choose Between These Shuttle Options?

Start with your departure town: the shuttle transfers run from Taupo, Turangi or Ketetahi depending on the option, the return shuttle runs from Taupo, the round trip from Turangi, and the return shuttle from Ohakune. If you want a private transfer, the Turangi round trip is the only private option here, rated 4.9 from 76 reviews. The Taupo return shuttle caps groups at 24, while no maximum group size is stated for the others.

Compare The Four Shuttles Side By Side

TourLengthFromRating
Shuttle Transfers, 8 to 10 Hours8 to 10 hours$42 per person★ 4.7 (429)
Round Trip From TurangiSee booking page$51.60 per person★ 4.9 (76)
Taupo Return Shuttle, 10 Hours10 hours$80.27 per person★ 4.5 (25)
Return Shuttle From Ohakune1 day$62 per person★ 4.8 (19)

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