Everything to know about Mt Ruapehu Carparking and Shuttles | 2020 Season

As of the 25th of July 2020, Mt Ruapehu has a new 'online carpark booking' system in order to manage the flow of traffic throughout the season - and avoid congestion on those busy days. This in recent years has been a common concern of travelers visiting Mt Ruapehu - as often carpark capacity was reached in the very early hours of the morning - meaning your only options to get up to enjoy the snow meant catching a shuttle or waiting in the long queues until parks were free.

What you need to know in order to not miss out:

 BOOK HERE>> https://www.mtruapehu.com/parking

• You will need to PRE-BOOK a parking space for MONDAY TO SUNDAY online before you visit. By pre-booking, you will be reserved one of the limited parking spaces that are available
• You can book a carpark up to 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE
  Online bookings open at 10am Wednesday - allowing you to reserve yourself a carpark up until that following Friday. Bookings then reset for the next 10 days every Wednesday 10am.
• Your car's license plate will be used to verify your vehicle once you arrive.
• Bookings can be made on the Mt Ruapehu website
• Bookings will be free of charge
• There are approximately 1800 car parks at each of the ski fields

What are the options if I cannot get up the mountain?

There are a number of local shuttle/bus operators who can take you up from a number of locations. We have gathered EVERY option below to help you decide which one is going to work best for you...

Where do you want to depart from?

From Whakapapa Village
From National Park Township (Recommended)
From Turangi
From Taupo
From Ohakune

 

From Whakapapa Village

Due to the 3 Hour parking limit that has been put in place for 2020 - we wouldn't recommend booking any shuttles from Whakapapa Village UNLESS you are staying in the accommodation there.

From National Park Township (Recommended)

We would highly recommend booking your shuttles the night before with any of the operators below. Choose a pickup time, and arrive at '1 WARD ST, NATIONAL PARK' (PARK N RIDE) 15 mins before your departure. This is the most convenient and cost-effective solution to getting up the Bruce Rd when there are restrictions. 

If you prefer to use chains, we have a range of high-quality chains for you to purchase - starting at $145

Please note, you cannot hire chains in Turangi, National Park or Whakapapa Village.

Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles	Details
Timetable	8.30am from Park n Ride (Station Rd) Pickup from accomodation Transport also runs on demand
Pricing	Adult: $35 per person | Child: (0 - 16yrs) $15 per person One-way trip: $20
Other info	10 mins before booking Phone: +642041114648 Full details

National Park Shuttles	Details
Timetable	Pickup from your location in National Park Pickup times arranged over phone
Pricing	Adult: $40 per person
Other info	Book in advance or on the day Phone: 07 8922 998 Full details

Summit Shuttles	Details
Timetable	Pickup from National Park Village Park and Ride (1 Ward St National Park Village). (Also available on demand) Accomodation pickup available (subject to demand.)
Pricing	Adult: $35 per person return Child: $10
Other info	Book ahead or call on day Phone: 0800 828 294

Tongariro Volcanic Adventures	Details
Timetable	Departs 8.30am | Returns 4.15pm from TOB (Also available on demand) Pickup from location in national park
Pricing	Adult: $25 per person return
Other info	Book ahead or call on day Phone: 07 892 2870 Full details

My Kiwi Adventure	Details
Timetable	On demand pickup from your location in either national park village or whakapapa village
Pricing	$40 per person
Other info	Bookings Recommended | Phone:  0800 784 202 More info

From Turangi

Backyard Tours	Details
Timetable	Departs 7.30am | Returns 4.00pm Pickup from your location
Pricing	Adult: $60 per person | Child: (0 - 16yrs) $40 per person
Other info	Bookings essential Phone: +64 22 314 2656 | +64 7 386 5322 Full details

Adventure HQ	Details
Timetable	Adult $59 per person Child (0 - 16yrs) $49 per person Family Pass (2A2C) $180
Pricing	$45 Adult Return / $25 Kid return ( Kids 12 and under ) $120 Return - 2 Adults 2 Kids $85 Return - 1 Adult 2 Kids
Other info	Pre Booking essential Phone: 0800 247 800 Full details

From Taupo

Adventure HQ	Details
Timetable	Adult $59 per person Child (0 - 16yrs) $49 per person Family Pass (2A2C) $180
Pricing	$45 Adult Return / $25 Kid return ( Kids 12 and under ) $120 Return - 2 Adults 2 Kids $85 Return - 1 Adult 2 Kids
Other info	Pre Booking essential Phone: 0800 247 800 Full details

From Ohakune

 

Ohakune to Whakapapa TOB