Cross X Roads
Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport services. One way shuttle transport service from Tongariro Crossing Car Park to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Overnight stays at Cross X Roads, the closest place to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Guided cultural walks with local Māori guide from Ng (via site)
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Tongariro is a village and rural community, located east of Taumarunui and west of Kuratau on State Highway 41. It includes the Pāpākai Marae and Rākeipoho meeting house, a traditional tribal meeting place for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū of Ngāti Hikairo.
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The Battle of Te Pōrere was an engagement that took place at Te Pōrere on 4 October 1869 in the Central Plateau region of New Zealand's North Island during Te Kooti's War. It was the last major engagement of the New Zealand Wars, a series of conflicts between the British, the local authorities and their Māori allies on one side, and several Māori iwi (tribes) on the other, that took place from 184
The Battle of Te Pōrere was an engagement that took place at Te Pōrere on 4 October 1869 in the Central Plateau region of New Zealand's North Island during Te Kooti's War. It was the last major engagement of the New Zealand Wars, a series of conflicts between the British, the local authorities and their Māori allies on one side, and several Māori iwi (tribes) on the other, that took place from 184
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🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Tongariro Base Camp Cafe
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre
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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Cross X Roads?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Cross X Roads?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are there toilets at Cross X Roads?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Cross X Roads?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Cross X Roads?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Cross X Roads?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Cross X Roads?
No dump station is available.
Where is Cross X Roads located?
Cross X Roads is in Tongariro.
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