Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide
Taumarunui
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Taumarunui Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
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.
Things to do

Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Top hotels in Sunshine Settlement

Central Park Motor Inn
Very clean. Quite spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Alexander Motel
The Manager gave us good advice as well as suggested eating places. Our room was clean and comfortable and quiet
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Magpie Cottage - Homestay B&B
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement

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

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

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