Taumarunui

Travel Guide

Maori Marae - Meeting House
Maori Marae - Meeting House
Taumarunui river
Maori Marae - Meeting House
As you drive from Turangi to Taumarunui this view is just beautiful on a clear day. You can see all the way to Mount Taranaki.

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
The lush winter colours of the farmland in the central north island at sunrise.

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, Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures 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
Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street Taumarunui
The price is RM374 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
RM374
RM430 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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! (164 reviews)
We had a great stay. The room was modest, as expected, and very clean. The gentleman at the front desk was very welcoming and helped us get set up with the laundry. There was fresh milk in our fridge for coffee - a nice surprise.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Alexander Motel
Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street Taumarunui
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM360 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
RM360
RM449 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Very clean. Quite spacious.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Central Park Motor Inn
Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B

2 out of 5
37 Rangaroa Road Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this hotel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located ...
Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B
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.
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

4 out of 5
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing in all regards.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets

3 out of 5
3 Findlay St National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
8/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
This is obviously a work in progress. Walking up to the building my first impression was a tad apprehensive. To my delight the owners focused on renovating the interior first and appear to be working on the exterior (although no active work was in progress while we were there). The room was clean, ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Alpine Chalets
Parkview Apartments

Parkview Apartments

3.5 out of 5
24 Waimarino Tokaanu Rd National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this apartment in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Raurimu ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Excellent location close to ski field. Comfy, warm rooms with all amenities- cooking facilities, dishwasher, laundry etc. Neat and tidy home away from home. Walking distance from a restaurant, four square, gas station. Highly recommended. Timely comms from the hosts.

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Parkview Apartments
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.

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