Manunui 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.
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.
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 Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Manunui Hotel Deals
Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
It's the second time we've stayed here, 12 months apart. Everything seemed the same and was fine except for the restaurant which seemed to not be as good as it was a year ago.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
The staff were very nice and even gave me a trail recommendation given we could not do the alpine crossing as planned that day! The unit was very clean and cozy and had exactly what was needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great, only 15 minute drive from the national park visitor center. ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Clean room and bathrooms. Overall great facility!! John drove us to the Alpine crossing and gave us a walkthrough of the history behind the tongariro national park and safety tips for the hike. We had a great experience. Thank you John.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Pipers Lodge
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Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Manunui
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.
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
