*Valid from 1st October 2025 up to and including 30th April 2026.
*Please note: For 1 - 4 people bookings, you will need to join an existing shuttle departure where other bookings already exist. Availability is subject to minimum numbers being met.
Departure Times: 7:15am or 8:20am
Simplify your Tongariro Alpine Crossing experience with a convenient one-way shuttle from Ketetahi Car Park to Mangatepopo - the start of the trail. Park your vehicle securely for the day and enjoy peace of mind knowing you'll finish your hike right where you left it.
This cost-effective shuttle option means no need to wait for return transfers or coordinate complex transport logistics. Just hop on board in the morning and hike at your own pace back to your car.
Inclusions:
- One-way shuttle transfer from Ketetahi (end) to Mangatepopo (start)
- Trained and competent local driver
- Safety briefing and weather update prior to hike
- DOC-approved operator with environmental and safety certification
- Free, secure all-day parking with no time limits
- No late finish parking fees
Does Not Include:
- A guided hiking experience (this is a self-guided hike)
- Car seats or booster seats
- Hiking gear or clothing
- Food or water
- Entrance fees (not required, but DOC registration is mandatory)
- Return transfer from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi (shuttle is one-way only)
Meeting Point:
Intersection of State Highway 46 (Volcanic Loop Highway) and Ketetahi Road
Please Note:
DOC requires all visitors to book/notify in advance, (free of charge) if you are walking the TAC. Head to the DOC website for more information and to complete the form.
About Owhango Adventures:
Greetings and welcome from the whanau (family) at Owhango Adventures where your Whanganui River Canoe adventure begins. They are ideally located in the central Ruapehu Region and surrounded by scenic bush and the Whanganui River and Whakapapa Rivers on their doorstep.
They welcome you as you embark on your journey with ‘the tangata whenua’ (People of the land). Born and bred on the banks of the Whanganui River, they have a cultural experience waiting to share with you in their backyard.
Conditions
Valid from Oct 1, 2025
Expires Apr 30, 2026
Limit: 2 per user and 2 as gift for others
Valid from 1 October 2025 to 30 April 2026. Bookings essential and subject to availability. Must be used in 1 visit. Not valid on Christmas Day. Pick-up is from the Intersection of State Highway 46 (Volcanic Loop Highway) and Ketetahi Road. Bookings for groups of 1-4 people will need to join an existing shuttle where other bookings already exist. Minimum of 4 people needed for shuttle to run. Not Suitable For: Children under 5 years, people with mobility impairments, heart problems, pre-existing medical conditions, wheelchair users, people with a cold, people with a low level of fitness, and babies under 1 year. Maximum of 21 people per departure. Available departure times are 7:15am and 8:20am. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with any other offer. While stocks last.
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