Applications for guiding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Introduction

Have your say on multiple applications submitted to guide visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Submissions closed Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

Update

One objection has been received and the objector has requested to be heard. A hearing will be held during March. Details to follow.

The Minister of Conservation has received multiple applications to guide visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park. All applications outlined below are notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987.

You can make a submission that applies to all of these applications, or a submission that applies to a specific application or applications.

How to make a submission

Application details

We have received the following applications:

Active Earth Holdings Limited

Application number: 107453-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all year round/throughout the year. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. 500 trips a year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Active New Zealand Limited Partnership

Application number: 109915-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from November to April. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. 48 trips a year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Adrift Outdoors Limited

Application number: 107395-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all year round/throughout the year. Max group size (including the guide) of 50 people. 300 trips per year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 10-year term.

Application documents:

Adventure Outdoors Limited

Application number: 109935-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all year round/throughout the year. Max group size (including the guide) varies depending on the season – see application for further details. 200 trips per year (approx.).

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Adventure South Limited

Application number: 109933-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from October to April. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. Two trips a month.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Adventure Specialities Trust

Application number: 109913-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all year round/throughout the year. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. 50 trips a year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Antipodes Travel Limited

Application number: 109934-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from November to April. Max group size (including the guide) of 12 people. Five trips a month.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

ANZ Nature Tours HGT Limited

Application number: 109938-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from October to April. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. Unlimited number of trips.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Education Trust

Application number: 109929-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Leisure Time Tours Limited

Application number: 109926-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Taupo Kayaking Adventures Limited

Application number: 109919-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all year round/throughout the year. Max group size (including the guide) of 10 people. Initially one trip per day (subject to demand).

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

TMGH Jolly Limited Partnership

Application number: 109922-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from September to June. Max group size (including the guide) of 6 people. 200 trips per year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

Walking Legends Limited

Application number: 109921-GUI

Summary of proposal: Guiding visitors on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from November to April. Max group size (including the guide) of 15 people. 20 trips per year.

Concession applied for: Land-based guiding activities for a 3-year term.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on these proposals.

Submissions for all applications closed at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 

1. Prepare your submission

Record what you think in the submission form.

Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.

2. Send us your submission

Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.

Email: permissionshamilton@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Guiding Applications 

Post: 
Director General
Department of Conservation
Permissions Hamilton
Private Bag 3072
Hamilton 3240

Attention: Permissions Team – Hamilton

Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, you need to state this in writing when making your submission. 

What happens next

After submissions close:

  1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
  2. A hearing will be held if a hearing has been requested. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
  3. DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing (if a hearing occurred) along with any written submissions.
  4. DOC will make a recommendation on the submissions to the Minister of Conservation. These submissions will form part of the Minister’s decision on whether to grant a concession for the notified applications.

Hearing details

A hearing will be held during March. Details to follow.

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications 

 The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land.  This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.    

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact the Permissions Team – Hamilton.

Email: permissionshamilton@doc.govt.nz.