Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunshine Settlement
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 Sunshine Settlement Hotel Deals
Alexander Motel
Everything was fine.s
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Central Park Motor Inn
Very clean. Quite spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Clean and cozy
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.
Great host
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Ruapehu District's bespoke 5-star historic OLD POST OFFICE 6-7 Bdr Holiday Home
Our stay was amazing, although the road noise in the two front rooms where annoying I guess it's only until the road is opened again on state highway 1. The venue was lovely and we all enjoyed the 1920s theme, we even dressed in period clothing for dinner on the sat night. The house was well set ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
We absolutely loved staying at Haven! What an amazing little place tucked away in what is literally nature's haven! It was such a beautiful experience for a family like ours with a small budget looking to experience a bit of country life, cooking with the Shacklock 501 vintage oven, teaching the ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
