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 Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.

Sunshine Settlement
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 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$211
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (45 reviews)
Lovely room, nice place to stay, shame the restaurant was not open over the weekend.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Central Park Motor Inn
Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street, Taumarunui
The price is NZ$167 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$167
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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)
Our short one night stay was comfortable, clean and the room well appointed even though slightly dated. Bedding was good. And staff had turned on the heating for our arrival on a cold wet windy afternoon which was a nice touch. The checkin staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Alexander Motel
Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain ...
Great loction we where down for golf and squash was a great location

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins
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.
Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain ...
Great loction we where down for golf and squash was a great location

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins
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
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

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