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
The staff and restaurant were great. The room had no AC so it was kind of hot until the staff provided fans.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
The continental breakfast of an assortment of cereal, toast and spreads, fruit, yoghurt and drinks was amazing.
Reviewed on 3 May 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
I would not recommend staying here if you want to get a good night's rest. You can literally hear everything through the walls, conversations, doors opening, footsteps, etc. Tried calling management to change my room, but they did not respond to my messages or answer the phone. Very disappointed, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pipers Lodge
Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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.
