Hikumutu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence during your travels in Taumarunui. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Taumarunui Domain
Explore the great outdoors at Taumarunui Domain, a lovely green space in Taumarunui. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.
Hakiaha Street
Find out about the history of Taumarunui when you take a trip to Hakiaha Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Taumarunui Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
Epic Cycle Adventures
You can take time to visit Epic Cycle Adventures during your travels to Taumarunui. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Our pick of the best Hikumutu Hotel Deals
Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural
Nice place to stay for the night, -- mind your head when you are upstairs. A shame that it's not facing west to take advantage of the evening sun. Even so, very warm -- the fan was definitely needed.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Rustic, national park lodge. Perfect for outdoor orriented travelers looking for a clean room, friendly staff and quality food in an ideal location.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Good value, clean room and well-equipped kitchen
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
Beautiful stay in such a friendly establishment. Great that we could use the kitchen to make a home cooked meal. We were made to feel very welcome. Thoroughly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Pipers Lodge
N/A
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Hakiaha Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffee shops and parks are a few reasons travellers visit Sunshine Settlement. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
