Taumarunui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on 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.

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Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Hikumutu

When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street Taumarunui
The price is NZ$173 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$173
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Bed was a bit on the firm side for my liking, one of the soap dispensers had 2 only 2 pumps of soap. Staff were really helpful and nothing was a problem to them."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Alexander Motel
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 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$211
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are ...
8/10 Very good! (53 reviews)
"Very clean unit and our dishes were washed after our first night. (We had had a very early start that day and didn’t expect it!) Just a comment the soaps in the shower are hard to work when you have your glasses off and didn’t see the “press here” message written on them!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Central Park Motor Inn
Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.

Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.

Taumarunui Manawatū-Whanganui Region
The price is NZ$642 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$642
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Taumarunui. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located nearby.
Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.
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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.
Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.

Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.

Taumarunui Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Stay at this cabin in Taumarunui. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located nearby.
Haven Hills Retreat - Romantic, luxury off grid tiny house with stunning views.
Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground

Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground

Taumarunui King Country
Stay at this holiday home in Taumarunui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"As a retired couple it met all our needs- a well set up, quiet and cared about property with beautiful country views, bird song and environment."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Taumarunui Manawatu-Whanganui
Stay at this holiday home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Great value location. The fire kept the house warm even in the middle of winter. Housed 4 adults comfortably."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins
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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.

Stay near popular Taumarunui attractions

Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence

8.4/10 (18 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.
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Activities

Mountain Bike Timber Trail Ongarue-Pureora Shuttle 2 Day

Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service

NZ$84
per adult
Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
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Cities near Taumarunui

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Whanganui National Park

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