One of your first stops should be Taihape Town Hall. Here, you'll be able to find your bearings and get lots of useful information before you begin exploring.
You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting Taihape. Taihape Town Hall is an ideal place to begin here, but there are lots of other worthwhile spots to discover. Mangaweka Adventure Co -, and Taihape Gumboot are near the tourist information center and and will cap off your day nicely.