Hikumutu Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Hikumutu Hotel Deals

Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural

Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural

Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$291 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$291
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby.
Cute place to stay
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

Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$163 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$163
12 Jan - 13 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room is very small

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Skotel Alpine Resort

Skotel Alpine Resort

3.5 out of 5
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is NZ$109 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$109
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (809 reviews)
Guests be warned. If reception staff misplace your room key on check out. Check your credit card transaction to see the hotel hasn't charged your card $50 for a lost key.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Skotel Alpine Resort
Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$185 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$185
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
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

Mountain Heights Lodge
Adventure Lodge & Motel

Adventure Lodge & Motel

3.5 out of 5
21 Carroll Street National Park Village
The price is NZ$102 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$102
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly B&B in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (276 reviews)
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

Adventure Lodge & Motel
Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

4.5 out of 5
27 Carroll Street National Park Village Tongariro
The price is NZ$281 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$281
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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.

Other neighbourhoods around 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 Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.

Sunshine Settlement
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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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