3/5 - Okay
Visit was to brief to have an opinion. We only spent 9hrs there. It seems a good base for lots of scenic activities.




If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

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

While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Everything was fine.s
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Clean rooms, clean pool, very helpful concierge. The rooms could do with a bit of a paint job and redecorating but totally fine otherwise
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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

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

Host met us and gave a quick rundown on things. Very helpful and friendly. Plenty of room and close to town centre.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

The amenities were in good condition
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
Explore the great outdoors at Rangaroa Domain, a lovely green space in Taumarunui. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Visit was to brief to have an opinion. We only spent 9hrs there. It seems a good base for lots of scenic activities.
Great town
The town is looking as is if the economy is really slow. Many derelict buildings.
It’s a place that time forgot but some of the locals are trying to bring it back to life
Its a nice quiet place and good in between spot to stop
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
