If you’re looking for shuttles to get you to various hikes around New Zealand, this is a useful page to bookmark.
There are over 40 shuttle companies here that provide track transport for those hiking in New Zealand.
I made this page for me as much as anyone, as there’s so many hiking shuttles on offer, but not one place you can find them.
So hopefully this makes life easier and saves you some time figuring out which shuttles can you get to trail heads around NZ.
It wasn’t realistic to provide every bit of detail each company offers. Click through to their website or call them for more details/booking.
Note: If I’ve missed a shuttle service (I 100% have), leave a message below or email jub@churnewzealand.com with the details/website so I can add them.
HIKING SHUTTLE SERVICES
I’ve listed all of the NZ hiking shuttles by region below.
But here’s a map that might be easier for some of you. I’ve used each companies address as the pin on the map.
Note: Clicking the map will open it up in a new window. You can then scroll in/out/around and click on the various pins for more information.
AUCKLAND
TRIPPY (Auckland)
Main tracks supported: Piha Trails
Phone: +64 21 0873 8350
Email: N/A (Can book here)
Website: Trippy
Other information: N/A
WAIKATO
BIKING HIKING SHUTTLES (Te Aroha)
Main tracks supported: All in the Kaimai Ranges
Phone: +64 210 653 382
Email: bikinghikingshuttles@gmail.com
Website: bikinghikingshuttles.co.nz
Other information: Can provide pick up and/or dropoff. Possibly can do other areas as well. If doing a pickup and drop off, they can look after your baggage and provide a safe place to park.
HIKE & BIKE COROMANDEL (Coromandel Town)
Main tracks supported: Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Phone: +64 27 33 77 996
Email: info@hikeandbike.co.nz
Website: HikeAndBike.co.nz
Other information: Bike shuttles available, and other trail drop offs.
THAMES TAXIS (Thames)
Main tracks supported: The Pinnacles Walk – Kauaeranga Valley & Hauraki Rail Trail
Phone: +64 27 206 3887
Email: thamestaxis@xtra.co.nz
Website: ThamesTaxis.co.nz
Other information: Can arrange alternative track transport. Guided trips possible. 11 seater minivan with a separate bike trailer.
ACTIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (Turangi)
Main tracks supported: Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Phone: +64 27 228 4831
Email: info@activeoutdooradventures.co.nz
Website: ActiveOutdoorAdventures.co.nz
Other information: Ski and rafting shuttles available. Packages available. Depart Turangi, National Park, Ketetahi, and custom options. Parking available.
ADVENTURE SHUTTLES (Taupo)
Main tracks supported: Timber Trail, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Round The Mountain Track, Northern Circuit.
Phone: +64 22 547 0399
Email: info@adventureshuttles.co.nz
Website: AdventureShuttles.co.nz
Other information: Other trail drop offs can be arranged, cycle shuttle, PLB and bicycle hire available.
BAY OF PLENTY
TOTALLY TARAWERA (Rotorua)
Main tracks supported: Tarawera Trail
Phone: +64 7 362 8080
Email: info@totallytarawera.com
Website: TotallyTarawera.com
Other information: Water taxis (to Tarawera Falls), tours, and accommodation available.
MOTU TRAILS HIRE & SHUTTLE (Opotiki)
Main tracks supported: Pakihi track
Phone: +64 7 929 7564
Email: info@hireandshuttle.co.nz
Website: TairawhitiGisborne.co.nz
Other information: Bike hire and shuttle available.
GISBORNE
EXPERIENCE GISBORNE (Gisborne)
Main tracks supported: Pakihi Track
Phone: +64 6 927 7021
Email: info@experiencegisborne.co.nz
Website: ExperienceGisborne.co.nz
Other information: Other trails can be accommodated, bike shuttles, and wine tours.
TARANAKI
TARANAKI DRIVEN (New Plymouth)
Main tracks supported: Pouakai Crossing, Around the Mountain, and Summit.
Phone: +64 27 270 2932
Email: taranakishuttle@gmail.com
Website: TaranakiDriven.nz
Other information: Other tracks in the region can be arranged, and scenic tours.
DUCKS AND DRAKES (New Plymouth)
Main tracks supported: Pouakai Crossing, Around the Mountain, and Summit.
Phone: +64 6 758 0404
Email: shuttle@ducksanddrakes.co.nz
Website: DucksAndDrakes.co.nz
Other information: Other tracks in the region can be arranged, and they also have accommodation.
WILD TARANAKI (Stratford)
Main tracks supported: Dawson Falls, and North Egmont.
Phone: info@wildtaranaki.co.nz
Email: +64 27 765 4496
Website: WildTaranaki.co.nz
Other information: Airport transport and accommodation available.
MANAWATU-WHANGANUI
RUAPEHU SCENIC SHUTTLES
Main tracks supported: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and tracks in and around Tongariro National Park.
Phone: +64 20 4111 4648
Email: ruapehushuttles@gmail.com
Website: RuapehuShuttles.com
Other information: Bike and snow transport options available. Free parking.
RUAPEHU MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT (National Park Village)
Main tracks supported: Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Phone: +64 27 8922954
Email: info@ruapehumountaintransport.co.nz
Website: RuapehuMountainTransport.co.nz
Other information: Group bookings available, free parking available.
TONGARIRO CROSSING SHUTTLES
Main tracks supported: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Tongariro Northern Circuit
Phone: +64 27 257 4323
Email: info@tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz
Website: TongariroCrossingShuttles.co.nz
Other information: Group bookings and custom dropoffs available.
SUMMIT SHUTTLES (National Park Village)
Main tracks supported: Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Tongariro Northern Circuit
Phone: +64 021 784 202
Email: summitshuttles@gmail.com
Website: SummitShuttles.co.nz
Other information:
TIMBER TRAIL SHUTTLES (Ongarue)
Main tracks supported: Timber Trail
Phone: +64 7 895 7737
Email: info@timbertrailshuttles.com
Website: TimberTrailShuttles.com
Other information: Bike hire/shuttle and accommodation available.
TIMBER TRAIL SHUTTLE (Ongarue)
Main tracks supported: Timber Trail
Phone: +64 22 023 7958
Email: paul@epiccycleadventures.com
Website: TheTimberTrail.nz
Other information: Camping and bike/shuttles available.
WELLINGTON
GREEN JERSEY EXPLORER TOURS (Martinborough)
Main tracks supported: Rimutaka Hills, and throughout Wairarapa.
Phone: +64 6 306 6027
Email: tours@greenjersey.co.nz
Website: GreenJersey.co.nz
Other information: Bike hire, overseas tours, custom itineraries (primary a bike shuttle company).
TASMAN
TRIPS AND TRANSFERS (St. Arnaud)
Main tracks supported: Nelson Lakes Travers Sabine Circuit, St James Walkway, The Heaphy Track and The Old Ghost Road
Phone: +64 3 539 4896
Email: kiaora@tripsandtransfers.co.nz
Website: TripsAndTransfers.co.nz
Other information: Can offer bespoke packages, including accommodation. Can provide services all over the top of the South Island. Vehicle storage and luggage storage is free. Bikes can be transported.
HEAPHY BUS COMPANY (Mapua)
Main tracks supported: Wangapeka Track, Mount Owen Track, Abel Tasman Track, Cobb Track, Nelson Lakes
Phone: +64 3 540 2042
Email: info@theheaphybus.co.nz
Website: TheHeaphyBus.co.nz
Other information: Scheduled routes and fixed fares, pack delivery, on demand luggage storage, and potentially gas.
TREK EXPRESS
Main tracks supported: The Heaphy Track, Wangapeak Track, Paparoa Track, Old Ghost Road, Richmond Ranges, Mt Arthur, Nelson Lakes, Abel Tasman.
Phone: +64 3 540 2042
Email: info@trekexpress.co.nz
Website: TrekExpress.co.nz
Other information: Can get you to less known tracks in the Upper South Island.
NELSON LAKES SHUTTLES (Mapua)
Main tracks supported: The Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman, Wangapeka, Leslie Karamea and Nelson Lakes Tracks
Phone: +64 (3) 540 2042
Email: info@nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Website: NelsonLakesShuttles.co.nz
Other information: Can also do trips to many other places in Abel Tasman National Park, and Kahurangi NP.
NELSON
SCRAMBLED LEGS (Nelson)
Main tracks supported: Heaphy Track, Old Ghost Road, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Cobb Valley, Flora Car Park, St James Walkway, Hackett Track, Paparoa Track
Phone: 027 2877444
Email: info@scrambledlegs.co.nz
Website: https://www.scrambledlegs.co.nz/
Other information: They can do other tracks by arrangement. If booking a return trip, you can store a small bag with them (complimentary). Pricing and booking available on the website.
MARLBOROUGH
MARLBOROUGH SHUTTLES (Blenheim)
Main tracks supported: All hikes in the Marlborough, Nelson, and Kaikoura area can be arranged.
Phone: +4 0800 20 30 27
Email: info@marlboroughshuttles.co.nz
Website: MarlboroughShuttles.co.nz
Other information: Wine tours, airport transfers, and scenic tours available.
WEST COAST
PAPAROA SHUTTLES (Greymouth)
Main tracks supported: Paparoa Track
Phone: +64 21 286 2233
Email: greymouth@paparoashuttles.co.nz
Website: PaparoaShuttles.co.nz
Other information: Vehicle relocation, bike hire, packages, luggage transfers, and custom shuttles.
GO TRACKS (Reefton)
Main tracks supported: Big River to Waiuta Track, Lake Daniell Track, Braeburn Track, Paparoa Track, and The Old Ghost Road.
Phone: +64 20 414 99255
Email: Contact Form here
Website: GoTracks.co.nz
Other information:
BULLER ADVENTURES
Main tracks supported: Old Ghost Road and Paparoa Track
Phone: 0508486877
Email: bulleradventures@gmail.com
Website: BullerAdventures.com
Other information: Vehicle relocation, helicopter gear drops, bike, sleeping bag and PLB hire. Custom trips available.
KARAMEA EXPRESS (Karamea)
Main tracks supported: The Heaphy Track, Wangapeka Track, and Karamea Leslie Track.
Phone: +64 3 7826 757
Email: info@karamea-express.co.nz
Website: KarameaExpress.co.nz
Other information: Also has transport (& f between Karamea and Westport. Car and vn rentals
HIKE N BIKE SHUTTLE (Seddonville)
Main tracks supported: The Old Ghost Road.
Phone: +64 274 467 876
Email: enquiries@hikenbikeshuttle.co.nz
Website: HikeNBikeShuttle.co.nz
Other information: Vehicle relocations and shuttles to tracks around Nelson and the West Coast.
PAPAROA TRACK GREAT WALK TRANSPORT SHUTTLE (Greymouth)
Main tracks supported: Paparoa Track & The Wildnerness Trail.
Phone: +64 3 768 4060
Email: info@trailtransport.co.nz
Website: TrailTansport.co.nz
Other information: Gear for sale, bike hire, packages, bag transfers, and free parking.
PAPAROA TRACK SERVICES (Punakaiki)
Main tracks supported: Paparoa Track & Pike 29 Memorial Track.
Phone: +64 3 731 1894
Email: info@punakaikibeachcamp.co.nz
Website: PaparoaGreatWalk.co.nz
Other information: Accommodation, car relocation services, and free vehicle storage.
GLACIER SHUTTLES & CHARTERS (Franz Josef)
Main tracks supported: Fox Glacier, Lake Mapourika, Okarito, Lake Matheson, and Franz Josef Glacier.
Phone: +64 27 205 5922
Email: info@glaciershuttlescharters.co.nz
Website: GlacierShuttlesCharters.co.nz
Other information: Bespoke tours available.
EAST WEST COACHES (Westport)
Main tracks supported: Christchurch, Reefton, Arthurs Pass, Hanmer Springs, Greymouth and Westport.
Phone: +64 27 201 8825
Email: book@eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Website: EAST WEST COACHES
Other information: N/A
CANTERBURY
HANMER ADVENTURE (Hanmer Springs)
Main tracks supported: St James Cycle Trail, Hanmer Springs Ski Area.
Phone: +64 33 157 233
Email: info@hanmeradventure.co.nz
Website: HanmerAdventure.co.nz
Other information: Other tracks supported by arrangement from Hanmer Springs. They can arrange all sorts of activities.
HANMER ADVENTURE (Hanmer Springs)
Main tracks supported: Christchurch to Hanmer Springs Trails.
Phone: +64 3 382 2952
Email: info@hanmerconnection.co.nz
Website: HanmerAdventure.co.nz
Other information: Discounts often available when booked via BookMe.co.nz.
THE COOK CONNECTION (Twizel)
Main tracks supported: Trails in Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo, and Twizel.
Phone: +64 21 583 211
Email: travel@cookconnect.co.nz
Website: CookConnect.co.nz
Other information: N/A
TEKAPO SHUTTLE NZ (Lake Tekapo)
Main tracks supported: Hooker Valley Track and other Mount Cook Tracks, Mount John.
Phone:
Email: complete form here
Website: TekapoShuttleNZ.com
Other information: Other tracks can be arranged on request and bicycle shuttles.
OTAGO
HAULA (Queenstown)
Main tracks supported: All trails in Otago (and lower South Island).
Phone: 0800 584 999 (WhatsApp +64 21 799 922)
Email: admin@haula.co.nz
Website: Haula.co.nz
Other information: Super customisable, they are willing to go the extra mile. They have Garmin Inreach GPS devices you can take hiking free of charge.
INFO & TRACK (Queenstown)
Main tracks supported: Routeburn, Rees Dart, Greenstone Caples.
Phone: +64 3 442 9708
Email: shop@infotrack.co.nz
Website: infotrack.co.nz
Other information: Enquire about services to particular tracks in the Otago region. They can arrage hiking gear rentals (and buying supplies). They have a physical office in Queenstown.
KT TAXIS (Wanaka)
Main tracks supported: Rob Roy Glacier.
Phone: +64 21 159 3085
Email: ktsights2@gmail.com
Website: KTTaxis.co.nz
Other information: All walking tracks in the Mt Aspiring, Wanaka, Lake Hawea Region (and more).
WANAKA BIKE TOURS & HIKE (Wanaka)
Main tracks supported: Rob Roy Glacier and Blue Pools.
Phone: +64 3 443 6363
Email: info@wanakabiketours.co.nz
Website: WanakaBikeTours.co.nz
Other information: PLB, headlamps, and hiking poles for hire, and other track transport can be arranged.
TRACK HOPPER (Glenorchy)
Main tracks supported: Routeburn, Milford Track, Rees Dart, and Greenstone-Caples.
Phone: +64 21 187 7732
Email: info@trackhopper.co.nz
Website: TrackHopper.co.nz
Other information: Transport for all tracks in the area can be arranged. Specialise in vehicle relocation.
YELLO (Wanaka)
Main tracks supported: Mount Aspiring National Park walks.
Phone: +64 3 443 5555
Email: info@yello.co.nz
Website: Yello.co.nz
Other information: They’re able to cater to most requests (tramping and otherwise) in the Otago region.
SOUTHLAND
TRACKNET (Te Anau)
Main tracks supported: Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track, Hollyford Track, Hump Ridge Track.
Phone: +64 3 249 7777
Email: res@tracknet.net
Website: TrackNet.net
Other information: Charter services available,luggage & bike transfers, bag storage, and gear hire.
FIORDLAND OUTDOORS (Te Anau)
Main tracks supported: Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track, and George Sound Track.
Phone: +64 21 197 4555
Email: info@fiordlandoutdoors.co.nz
Website: FiordlandOutdoors.co.nz
Other information: Fishing and hunting transport available.
TRIPS & TRAMPS (Te Anau)
Main tracks supported: Dusky Track.
Phone: +64 3 249 7081
Email: info@tripsandtramps.com
Website: TripsAndTramps.com
Other information: Guided walks (various packages), and free parking available.
STEWART ISLAND
RUGGEDY RANGE (Oban)
Main tracks supported: Rakiura Track.
Phone: +64 3 219 1066
Email: mail@ruggedyrange.com
Website: RuggedyRange.com
Other information: They host all sorts of activities tours and needs you could want on Stewart Island.
AURORA CAB COMPANY (Oban)
Main tracks supported: Rakiura Track.
Phone: +64 27 722 7935
Email:auroracabco@gmail.com
Website: AuroraCabCo.co.nz
Other information: Personalised tours available.
And there we go. There are lots of shuttles companies in New Zealand that offer track transport services (among other services).
If you’ve got any questions, email me jub@churnewzealand.com, or leave a comment below.
Chur.
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Hey, it’s Jub here. I’m the guy behind Chur New Zealand, helping you have the best time hiking, trekking, walking…whatever you want to call it…in NZ. I’m based in Queenstown and am always out and about exploring trails, old & new. If you have any questions, reach out.