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Adrift Tongariro

Your personal and professional guiding company

Our Top Tours

Tongariro Crossing
Tours

New Zealand’s best 1-day hike. The 20.4km track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro, past craters and the Blue and Emerald Lakes.

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Mt Ruapehu
Summit Plateau Tours

Looking for a challenge? Join us for lunch on top of the North Islands highest volcano and gaze down into the geothermal waters of the crater lake.

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Taranaki Falls

2 Hour Pre- Sunset Short Walk

An easy walk amongst the Tongariro volcanoes, a superb way to enjoy this stunning time of day. Enjoy a glass of New Zealand bubbles while taking in the sights of the Taranaki Falls.

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Tama Lakes

Tama Lakes Tours

A fantastic alternative to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for those seeking a slightly shorter, less challenging, but equally scenic adventure with stunning views of the Lower and Upper Tama Lakes.

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Exceptional guiding, all day everyday

All year round guiding

We operate all year, summer and winter, wind, rain, snow and even brilliant sunshine. Whether you’re a novice or keen adventurer we have a tour to suit.

Equipment included

Whatever the adventure, be it on the mountain or on the river we will provide the mountain or canoe equipment required.

Safety & Local Knowledge

Professionally we have had 21 years of experience and personally far more with qualified instructors.

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no experience Required

If crampons and ice axes are required for winter conditions our guides are there to show you how to use them safely. No alpine experience is required.

Clothing & Boot Hire

We can dress you from head to toe with personal equipment, footwear and clothing to supplement that which you don’t have and need.

Our Story

We are an outdoor adventure guiding company, based out of Taupo and Ruapehu located in the centre of the North Island. We specialise in trekking, hiking and canoeing adventures throughout the Whanganui and Tongariro National Parks, including New Zealand’s best day one-day walk, The Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the famous Whanganui River 1 or 3 day canoe tour. Read more

What people say about us

  • Being a solo walker, I chose to take a guided walk for safety. Adrift were very professional while retaining the Kiwi laid back style and sense of humour we love so much. My guide clearly has years of outdoor experience backing up his extensive experience walking the crossing. Friendly, informative and struck a good balance managing a group of walkers of different backgrounds and pace.
    Winglen
  • I really enjoyed the hike. Our group leader Wayne was professional, knowledgeable, made sure everyone was going at a comfortable pace and insuring everyone’s safety and comfort. Wayne also had a lot of great stories to tell about the history and culture of the area, and the mythology of the surrounding mountains. I highly recommend Adrift for the Tongariro crossing adventure!
    Lada B
  • … This hike was a highlight of our first trip to New Zealand. Our group consisted of people from all around the world, which made the experience incredibly special. We ended up keeping in touch with one friend made on the hike. Our guide Wayne did a great job of challenging us but also encouraged us to take breaks and pace ourselves. The views were absolutely incredible…it is a day I will never forget.
    Claire H

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