Manunui Travel Guide
Taumarunui
Popular places to visit
Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Rangaroa Domain
Explore the great outdoors at Rangaroa Domain, a lovely green space in Taumarunui. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Top hotels in Manunui
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Great location, convenient to outdoor activities
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
Comfortable accommodations, good value. Access to large backyard for stargazing. Fairly close to Tongariro visitor center. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
The staff and the owner were very friendly and helpful. I'm very glad I stayed here.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Plateau Lodge
Everything was ok and Plateau Lodge is one of the best we have stayed for our hiking trips. The only little problem is just photo displayed when I booked. It shows a nice outdoor bath tub, so I expected the room I booked looks like this. However, that is indeed for another room type.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Beautiful, peaceful setting in comfortable accommodation overlooking the lake. On premises restuarant was also very good although menu was a bit limited.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manunui
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.
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
