Taumarunui

Travel Guide

A red and black statue with intricate designs on a building facade.
A river winding through a valley with dense forests and rolling hills.
A red wooden structure with intricate carvings, set against a backdrop of dense green forest.
A mountainous landscape with rolling hills and a prominent mountain peak in the distance.
A grassy hillside with trees and a road.

Where to stay in Taumarunui

Find the best Taumarunui areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Hikumutu

While Hikumutu might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures.

Piriaka

Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunshine Settlement

The coffeehouses and parks are just a few features travelers like about Sunshine Settlement. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are a few top places to visit.

Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street Taumarunui
The price is SAR 317 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
SAR 317
SAR 364 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (172 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful. The property is a bit tired and we had trouble working the tv (manager came to our rescue). Room was cold and the heating wasn’t adequate, however the bonus was electric blankets."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Alexander Motel
Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street Taumarunui
The price is SAR 371 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
SAR 371
SAR 459 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street ...
8/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
"Will stay again, clean unit and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Central Park Motor Inn
Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Taumarunui Manawatu-Whanganui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"The amenities were in good condition"

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

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

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins

Taumarunui Manawatu-Whanganui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"The amenities were in good condition"

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins
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 vacation 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 December 2025

Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tokaanu Thermal Pools and River Vineyard are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Fabulous accomodation with the most AMAZING view!!"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
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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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