Hikumutu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Natalie Robinson

Popular places to visit

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.

Taumarunui Domain

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.

Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence

Taumarunui Hospital

If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.

Taumarunui Hospital

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 Golf Course

Rangaroa Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Rangaroa Domain, a lovely green space in Taumarunui. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Rangaroa Domain

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.

Epic Cycle Adventures

Our pick of the best Hikumutu Hotel Deals

Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural

Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural

Hikumutu
Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby.
Cute place to stay
"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

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Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural
Countryside Comforts, beautiful modern house with rural and mountain views!

Countryside Comforts, beautiful modern house with rural and mountain views!

TAUMARUNUI
Stay at this property in Taumarunui. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby.
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Countryside Comforts, beautiful modern house with rural and mountain views!
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street, Tongariro National Park, National Park Village
The price is AU$123 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$123
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fir a short stay and 5 people it is enough"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48, Nagauruhoe Place Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
The price is AU$95 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$95
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (776 reviews)
"Lovely old style hotel lodge. Really nice and friendly staff. The restaurant food was also really good, and big portion sizes."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
Plateau Lodge

Plateau Lodge

3 out of 5
17 Carroll Street, National Park Village
The price is AU$139 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$139
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marton Sash and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"i've been into many lodges but plateau lodge is diff. it has a compact 2 bedrooms house,.staff are friendly,."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Plateau Lodge
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

4.5 out of 5
27 Carroll Street, National Park Village, Tongariro
The price is AU$215 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$215
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury B&B in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
"Four of my family with little kids enjoyed our stay in much. The location is so easy to up to Whakapapa. Breakfast basket was highlight of the morning as good portion and quality are provided to start your day. We love to stay over the days here just would like to"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu

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Piriaka

While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Piriaka
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Manunui

If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

Manunui
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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 Epic Cycle Adventures are a few top sights nearby.

Sunshine Settlement
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Kirikau

If you're spending some time in Kirikau, Taumarunui Domain and Tongariro National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kirikau
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Aukopae

While visiting Aukopae, you might make a stop by sights like Taumarunui Domain and Pureora Forest Park.

Aukopae

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