Kirikau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Taumarunui Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Our pick of the best Kirikau Hotel Deals
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
A very nice lodge. The room was clean and the host was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Pipers Lodge
N/A
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Good location for before and after tongariro crossing
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
This is the best place to make your base, if you’re planning a “crossing”. Between the impeccably clean newly constructed cabin suites, the continental breakfast with delicious house fresh baked bread to warm at your convenience, in your fully stocked kitchen. To the real fresh ground beans to brew ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kirikau
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
