Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Taumarunui Domain

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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 NZ$161 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$161
26 July - 27 July
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
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)
Awesome place to stay
"was a great place to stay and everything we needed was provided, great place would recommend"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
Tongariro Cottage - Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Tongariro Cottage - Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Raurimu
The price is NZ$291 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$291
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Raurimu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park ...
A lovely (too) short stay in Raurimu
"Stayed for just one night in this lovely, character-filled home to watch our daughter run the Tongariro Goat the next day (usually stay for two nights but unfortunately couldn't this time).What a great place! So much character, great open plan living area, plenty of sleeping space with comfy beds ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Tongariro Cottage - Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.
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)
"It’s nice to stay , small but tidy cottage ..cute.. nice price"

Reviewed on 3 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 NZ$211 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$211
26 July - 27 July
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
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 .
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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, Taumarunui Domain and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence 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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