Title: Visit Taumarunui: Best of Taumarunui Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Taumarunui](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Taumarunui](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Vacation-Rentals.d6309968.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Taumarunui](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Taumarunui](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Taumarunui Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Car-Rental-Guide)[Taumarunui Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui.d6309968.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Taumarunui ## Travel Guide ![Maori Marae - Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/f1e2d65c-cde0-4aa2-a7b7-dec4bb10088b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maori Marae - Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/f1e2d65c-cde0-4aa2-a7b7-dec4bb10088b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taumarunui river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/82831726-0813-465d-882a-81d7c3e45871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maori Marae - Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/f468a0e3-1a9a-4350-a14a-b09ba4216103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/73d900c1-6a79-47c9-a73b-7baf50addd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Taumarunui Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Taumarunui ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manunui If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Manunui.dx553248624407903785) ![The lush winter colours of the farmland in the central north island at sunrise. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/7f02ed11-46f5-4cfb-8b3e-cf9659b4c4b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hikumutu.dx553248635926198124) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piriaka Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Hakiaha Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Piriaka.dx3000474600) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Hakiaha Street are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Sunshine-Settlement.dx553248635926198453) - Taumarunui Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Taumarunui ![Alexander Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/6f3a1379_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alexander Motel 6 Marae Street Taumarunui CA $131 CA $151 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 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! (163 reviews) Fantastic service and amenities, including a bike wash, very secure bike storage, comfortable rooms and great service and smiles from Murray. Thank you. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=9628833&PinnedHotelID=9628833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) ![Central Park Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/aa9fc6ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Park Motor Inn 5/7 Maata Street Taumarunui CA $140 CA $173 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews) Very clean. Quite spacious. Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=21347674&PinnedHotelID=21347674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) ![Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100340900/100340881/d6b38be4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui CA $160 CA $239 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby. Cute place to stay 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 Apr 2, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=100340881&PinnedHotelID=100340881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [See all 131 properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6309968) 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. ![Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100340900/100340881/d6b38be4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby. Cute place to stay 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 Apr 2, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Tiny-House-In-The-Hills-6-Min-From-Town-Wi-Fi-Rural.h100340881.Hotel-Information) ![Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311700/118311648/0e325e93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo. Manunui ManawatÅ«-Whanganui Region Stay at this cottage in Taumarunui. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River ... [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hotels-Anglers-Cottage-Adjacent-To-The-Whanganui-River-50Kms-To-Ruapehu-Lake-Taupo.h118311648.Hotel-Information) ![Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34617700/34617669/c1be3e31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu Taumarunui Centrl Plateau 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! (13 reviews) Host met us and gave a quick rundown on things. Very helpful and friendly. Plenty of room and close to town centre. 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Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa-And-Whanganui-River-Confluence-Manunui.d553248621563668430.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taumarunui Domain 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668414.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hakiaha Street 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Hakiaha-Street-Taumarunui.d553248621526967365.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taumarunui Hospital Though Taumarunui Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Hospital-Taumarunui.d890195706384957440.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taumarunui Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Taumarunui-Golf-Course-Taumarunui.d553248621563668412.Vacation-Attraction) #### Epic Cycle Adventures You can take time to visit Epic Cycle Adventures during your travels to Taumarunui. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Epic-Cycle-Adventures-Manunui.d553248621562625164.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Taumarunui ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. 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