Hikumutu 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.
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.
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 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.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. 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 Hikumutu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
"Hotel was in exelent located for the mount Ruapehu. Looked like some staff were in training and one night the forgot out food order for over 1 hour. All very plesent and apologize. Not much tea and coffee in room on arrival"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
"Place was great for the car event we were at! Was right in the middle of the track & the local shops."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
"Very good location. Ample parking. Also clean."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Plateau Lodge
"Comfortable bed, nice bathroom"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Pipers Lodge
"Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated"
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
"The bedsheets is a little smelly to my standards but all in all it is a nice place to stay. Value for money. It has everything you need. The kitchen has everything and it is clean. Warm showers and clean toilets. It is very near to Tongariro national park so the location is very good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffee shops and parks are a few reasons travellers visit Sunshine Settlement. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are a few top sights nearby.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
