Active Outdoor Adventures
Active Outdoor Adventures
4.5
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Active Outdoor Adventures provides a shuttle service to the famous Tongariro Crossing which is considered one of the best one day hikes in New Zealand. 19.4 kilometers or 6-8 hours of pure drama and beauty. Walking over a volcanic landscape & passing colored lakes, springs and steaming vents with outstanding views is what attracts thousands of visitors to the Tongariro National Park on a daily basis during summer. Not only do we transport, we emphasize how important the area is to us as Maori with a bit of cultural history & stories when you depart our shuttle all from genuine local drivers.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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codykohler
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
Feb 2020
The best part was the driver who explained a bit of history about the hike and the mountains, also sent us off with a traditional prayer before we exited the van. Be sure to have everything packed before you leave your car (including water) once you enter the van hike is on. The parking lot was convient at the end of the hike,
Written March 1, 2020
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Ella L
London, UK5 contributions
Feb 2020
Easy booking and reasonable price. We were able to leave our car in the car park at the end of the trail and shuttle to the start. We had a wonderful driver (Tracy and Sandy) who were very knowledgeable and gave a good overview of what to expect on the trail. This set us up for a great hike.
Written February 19, 2020
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ganpatberrevoets
1 contribution
Jan 2020
A quiete place to reside just before the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. James was very helpful to bring us to the bus. He also trusted us with the camping ground. And he showed us where we could take a good shower after the crossing.
Written February 11, 2020
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Camilla D
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
So they where meant to pick me up at 7 am. Didn’t show up. Tried calling them a billion times without any luck. Got an email (luckily I had data!) 7:24 saying they had cancel the trip because of bad weather. Ended up taking another shuttle and doing the hiking in perfect weather conditions!! Worst experience I’ve every had with a company. Oh, and the secured carpark, where they said we would get pick up and where the car would be safe doing the day, was under construction, guess they forgot to mention that. So I had to park my campervan on the side of the highway, with huge trucks constantly coming by with 100 km/h! Such an unprofessional experience!!
Written November 7, 2023
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Naomi B
Sydney, Australia76 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Great shuttle service picked up and delivered to our hotel , awesome driver and a beer provided at the end was a bonus surprise
Written January 9, 2020
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Tangible Tim
4 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
I had the pleasure to get a return trip with James. It was a smooth ride in general, but the best part was James offered complimentary cold beverages on the way back to the car park. It was beyond satisfying after the strenuous Tongariro crossing.
Thanks James!
Thanks James!
Written February 26, 2019
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Merlin H
6 contributions
Dec 2018
We stayed at their parking place overnight and took the first shuttle. Very good organization! We arrived at the end of the hike earlier than we expected and called James, he picked us up 10 minutes later with a beer! Awesome! :)
Written December 27, 2018
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myriamzh
Murcia, Spain31 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Everything was very punctual and very friendly, in addition, we finished the hike earlier than planned and although we had booked the return for later, they took us back an hour early. Best of all, they are waiting for you in the van with a cold beer!
Written December 1, 2018
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Keller60
Maryland56 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I chose Active Outdoor Adventures because of their 5 star reviews and they certainly didn’t disappoint. I spoke to them about what to put in the GPS to find them and they said to call if we had any trouble. Didn’t expect to have a last minute ‘chat’ with a very friendly police officer who pulled us over on our way to the meeting point. (Not like the usual traffic cops, he was nice, smiling and quick so we could get on our way). I called and said we would be a few minutes late and they were waiting for us when we got there. I very much appreciated that they had a secure place for our car. The driver gave us some minute things to remember when we were on the mountain.
The best part though, was that it is run by the Maori’s and I just felt that if we are in their country then we should do what we can to contribute for all that they have offered.
The best part though, was that it is run by the Maori’s and I just felt that if we are in their country then we should do what we can to contribute for all that they have offered.
Written January 2, 2020
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Ducktees
Witney, United Kingdom21 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
The guys from Active Outdoor Advetures were great. They picked me up promptly from the place I was staying and, as soon as I had finished the walk, took me back on my own, just stopping off to give me a free beer! They are a local Maori family firm. I really liked the explanation about Maori tradition and the short prayer for us for a safe crossing as we set out on our walk.
The weather was fantastic and I completed the walk in under 7 hours. (I’m 63). Be aware though that you need to be prepared; it was very windy on the ridge and slippy coming down the scree from the top.
Thank you for your great service on a memorable day!
The weather was fantastic and I completed the walk in under 7 hours. (I’m 63). Be aware though that you need to be prepared; it was very windy on the ridge and slippy coming down the scree from the top.
Thank you for your great service on a memorable day!
Written November 9, 2019
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