Taumarunui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Natalie Robinson

Where to stay in Taumarunui

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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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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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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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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
Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$158 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$158
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 June 2025

Alexander Motel
Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$168 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$168
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (42 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
Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.

Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.

Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Thank you
"Beautiful finished house. Looking forward to your new accommodation options up the hill. The views must be impressive!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.

Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.

Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Thank you
"Beautiful finished house. Looking forward to your new accommodation options up the hill. The views must be impressive!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Secluded hilltop retreat with luxury and comfort.
Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hakiaha Street and Taumarunui Domain ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Comfy Gem
"Excellent communication. Everything there. Lovely and warm. Served its purpose for our stay. A few fun games of darts were had!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu
Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.

Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.

Manunui
Stay at this cottage in Taumarunui. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River ...
Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Taumarunui

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
7
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
12
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Kitz

Visit was to brief to have an opinion. We only spent 9hrs there. It seems a good base for lots of scenic activities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great town

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The town is looking as is if the economy is really slow. Many derelict buildings.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It’s a place that time forgot but some of the locals are trying to bring it back to life

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Its a nice quiet place and good in between spot to stop

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It has a real kiwi small town feel. There are a few hidden gems that you will have to vist to discover for yourselves. The locals know and if you ask nicely they may share a few with you. The bakeries are where sugary dreams come true.....YUM