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.
> 7th/8th August
> 14th/15th August
> 21st/22nd August
> 28th/29th August
> 4th/5th September
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...
From Whakapapa Village
From National Park Township (Recommended)
From Turangi
From Taupo
From Ohakune
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 |
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Timetable | From Park n Ride, or specified location. Bus runs on-demand or hourly. |
Pricing | Adult: $20 per person | Child: $20 |
Other info | Book Online or call +642041114648 |
National Park Shuttles | Details |
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Timetable | Pickup Park 'N Ride, National Park. Depature 8.15am or 9.30am, return 3.00pm or 4.15pm. |
Pricing | Adult: $30 / Child: $15 |
Other info | Book online or call 027 394 1498 |
Summit Shuttles | Details |
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Timetable | Pickup from National Park Village Park and Ride (1 Ward St National Park Village). Multiple departure options. See Website |
Pricing | Adult: $35 per person | Child: $10 |
Other info | Book Online or call on day Phone: 0800 828 294 |
Ruapehu Mtn Transport | Details |
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Timetable | 8.15am, 9.15am, and 10.15am from Park 'N Ride National Park Village. Returns 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm |
Pricing | $30 Adult Return / $30 Kid return Family (2AD/2CH) $100 |
Other info | Book Online | Full details |
Tongariro Volcanic Adventures | Details |
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Timetable | Departs on demand. Pickup from location or as stated |
Pricing | Adult: $25 per person return |
Other info | Book ahead or call on day Phone: 07 892 2870 Full details |
My Kiwi Adventure | Details |
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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 |
Backyard Tours | Details |
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Timetable | Departs 7.30am | Returns 4.00pm Pickup from your location |
Pricing | Adult: $50 per person | Child: (0 - 16yrs) $30 per person |
Other info | Book Online | Phone: +64 22 314 2656 | +64 7 386 5322 Full details |
Adventure HQ | Details |
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Timetable | Departs Turangi 8.45 |
Pricing | $59 Adult / $49 Child / 2 Adults 2 Kids $180 Return |
Other info | Book Online | Phone: 0800 247 800 Full details |
Adventure HQ | Details |
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Timetable | Departs Taupo 8.00am |
Pricing | $59 Adult / $49 Child / 2 Adults 2 Kids $180 Return |
Other info | Book Online | Phone: 0800 247 800 Full details |
Ruapehu Mtn Transport | Details |
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Timetable | 7.45am, 9.00am, and 10.15am departure from multiple locations. Returns 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm |
Pricing | $30 Adult Return / $30 Kid return Family (2AD/2CH) $100 |
Other info | Book Online Full details |
Dempseys Shuttles | Details |
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Timetable | 7.30am pickup from multiple locations (see website) |
Pricing | $35 Adult Return / $25 Kid return ( Kids 12 and under) |
Other info | Pre Booking is ideal Phone: 06 385 4022 Full details |
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