The Taranaki Crossing has been touted as an alternative to the crowded Tongariro Crossing. The Taranaki Crossing - formerly known as the Pouakai Crossing - has been promoted as an alternative to the overcrowded Tongariro Crossing for about six years. Taranaki Mountain Shuttles owner operator Rob Needs was heavily involved in early promotion of the Pouakai Crossing - which is now a component of the 30 kilometre Taranaki Crossing. "So there's $3.8m that has been put up for the Pouakai Crossing or $2.4m that's been put for the Pouakai Crossing aspect of the project. Sage put the delays to the Taranaki Crossing project down to the robust planning required, including health and safety aspects, saying that took time.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2020 01:41 UTC