Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 Sunshine Settlement Hotel Deals

Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$152 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$152
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)
"Unique configuration, but it worked well, comfy bed."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Alexander Motel
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Great communication
"Place was exactly as described. We even successfully squeezed 5 adults in one night. Better for a couple and maybe squeezing in one other. But for one night we had a good catch up. Organisation, notes provided really invaluable. Especially hot tips on how to dress for the alpine environment. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$174 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$174
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are ...
8/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Decent option in the Big T
"Short notice booking in Taumaranui, options are limited but plumbed for this motel and quite happy with the result. No prizes for looks or views but otherwise a serviceable and very clean room. Weirdly the vanity doors were coming apart but everything else was v good."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Central Park Motor Inn
Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Raurimu
Stay at this vacation home in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies or patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"This place was perfect for our skiing holiday. We were a group of six, two mums and four kids, and it suited us beautifully. The kids absolutely loved the toys and the cozy fireplace. The house was well-heated throughout, and the drying room was a fantastic bonus. It made getting our ski gear ready ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .

Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .

Raurimu
Book a stay at this ski chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Great place, almost perfect
"Really nice spot in nature, clean and tidy house. David was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions.One thing would be another rental nearby so not completely secluded but we barely saw them so not a real issue at all!"

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

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Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .
Hukapapa Accommodation Teina

Hukapapa Accommodation Teina

National Park
Stay at this vacation home in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location for Whakapapa ski fields
"This is a basic family Bach. Nothing flash, but it was just right for our little group to stay for a couple of nights while skiing in the daytime. Easy access and parking. Lovely and warm. Fantastic communication with the owners."

Reviewed on 11 Oct. 2024

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Hukapapa Accommodation Teina
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement

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Hikumutu

When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hikumutu
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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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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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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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