Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunshine Settlement
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 Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
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.
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 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
Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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
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
Ruapehu District's 5-star historic Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 5-7 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
BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
grant is wonderfull person and quick respond person we use enter place to enjoy
Reviewed on 23 June 2024
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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, Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence are top sights worth seeing.
