Tongariro Crossing Round trip transfer from Turangi
Description
Welcome to the heart of Tongariro National Park amongst our taonga treasured Volcanic Maunga Mountains Pihanga, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu like nowhere else in the World. On Journey enjoy our learnings about Manaakitanga – caring & safety of visitors and Kaitiakitanga – guardianship to preserving life. Locals of Maōri descent born and raised in Turangi Tongariro providing a niche transport service to Aotearoa New Zealand’s known best one day adventure hike to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with award winning experienced local transport services. Highly recommended from Visitor’s. Ensured safety and experience from our destination Turangi Taupō, World famously known for trout fishing, hiking, river rafting, geothermal hot pools, stays and a quint friendly environment. Shuttles & transfers are hiking self-guided and naturally has our Maōri blessings, FREE safety photography, FREE use of walking poles, and a FREE cold drink at the END. UNESCO Transport Operator Approved.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please ready waiting outside road front at least 15-10 minutes before your depart time. Please inform us where your Turangi hotel / accommodation. Inform us at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed booking. Must be waiting out front roadside as you may not be alone, as others will also be on route.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have any medical concerns please seek advice from a legal Practitioner before attempting any ‘outdoor’ activities. Participation is at your own risk and therefore no further liability will be made towards the transport operator.
Reviews(76)
The round trip was very useful. Everything went smoothly and our driver was great!
Appreciate your feedback and great review to travelling with us Backyard Tours transport services to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing round trip from your stay at the Turangi Leisure Lodge 👍
Was absolutely Awesome views were breathtaking was a a challenging walk so fitness level is a must but well worth it. Operator is brilliant full of local knowledge
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Pickup was exactly on time just before 5:30am. After a quick and informative overview of the hike, safety briefing, and Maori blessing by our driver and host, Brendan (great guy with an awesome sense of humor and local history/knowledge), I was on the trail by 6:20am. We were all back on the shuttle and heading home by just after 2pm with my cold drink from Brendan in hand! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Oh, and the hike was amazing as well!
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It is quite demanding but with some fitness feasible. The trail is very well groomed and it also has enough toilets on the route. Strictly the specifications regarding dress, shoes, food and drink of the aprovider contents.
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Simply perfect service and convenient. They tour the hotels in Turangi at dawn (~5:30am) to take you to the starting point (start 6:30am at the front!) of the hike and take you back to your hotel at the end of the hike (and if you are among the first arrivals, there is a first shuttle that leaves around 1pm).
Thank you for your great feedback. Today we were able to run an earlier shuttle due to seating availability with vehicles, as not per normal. Appreciate your wonderful review to travelling with us Backyard Tours transport services to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Turangi 👍
Brendan was a friendly, safe driver! We enjoyed our cool drink after our 20k walk that was offered to us.
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Efficient way of getting to the Alpine crossing, and back to Turangi. Communication was good beforehand.
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Had a great experience with Backyard Tours. The drivers were punctual and engaging – telling about the local history, culture, and geography. They also lended hiking poles for the walk. The complimentary drinks (soda/beer) at the end were a nice surprise. The pickup from Turangi was at 5.30 am, reached Mangatepopo car park at 6.30 am, and the return was scheduled at 2.30 pm from Ketetahi par park. As everyone completed the trek early, the shuttle left for Turangi at 2:00 pm.
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Very professional, communicative and friendly. I had a very good experience with them. Highly recommended.
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When I booked the transfer/shuttle for the trailhead drop off and pick up, I didn't realize there is only one pick up time which was latest at 230pm. If I exceeded that schedule, there will be additional charge. I wish I could have one more hour to complete the trail. The rush did affected my full enjoyment of the hike. Other than that, we fully appreciate the transfer service provided by Brenden and his wife and their friendliness.
Good read! Thank you for your review and feedback. 2.30pm afternoon return pick up to Turangi is ample time for hiking the trail. Should you require more time, hence our other transport option from the only secure carpark for the one way transfer is for that time convenience. Appreciate your booking support.
