Title: Visit Taumarunui: 2026 Travel Guide for Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Expedia.com [Hotels in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hotels.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Vacation-Rentals.d6309968.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Car-Rental-Guide)[Taumarunui Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui.d6309968.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Taumarunui ## Travel Guide ![Maori Marae - Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/f1e2d65c-cde0-4aa2-a7b7-dec4bb10088b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taumarunui river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/82831726-0813-465d-882a-81d7c3e45871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maori Marae - Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/f468a0e3-1a9a-4350-a14a-b09ba4216103.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taumarunui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/73d900c1-6a79-47c9-a73b-7baf50addd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taumarunui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/7f02ed11-46f5-4cfb-8b3e-cf9659b4c4b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Taumarunui Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Taumarunui ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manunui If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Manunui.dx553248624407903785) ![Hikumutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/7f02ed11-46f5-4cfb-8b3e-cf9659b4c4b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hikumutu While Hikumutu might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hikumutu.dx553248635926198124) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piriaka Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Taumarunui Domain and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Piriaka.dx3000474600) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunshine Settlement The coffeehouses and parks are just a few features travelers like about Sunshine Settlement. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Sunshine-Settlement.dx553248635926198453) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui.dx6309968.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Taumarunui Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Taumarunui ![Alexander Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628900/9628833/dc08b125_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alexander Motel 6 Marae Street Taumarunui $93 nightly $107 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (169 reviews) Clean, comfortable, and quiet. Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=9628833&PinnedHotelID=9628833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) ![Central Park Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21347700/21347674/17b1ff3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Park Motor Inn 5/7 Maata Street Taumarunui $105 nightly $121 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews) Very clean. Quite spacious. Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=21347674&PinnedHotelID=21347674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) ![Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/86e7c505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins Taumarunui Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) The amenities were in good condition Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=113388960&PinnedHotelID=113388960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=113388960&PinnedHotelID=113388960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [See all 131 properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026®ionId=6309968) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/86e7c505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins Taumarunui Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) The amenities were in good condition Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hotels-Funski-Lodge.h113388960.Hotel-Information) ![Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105100600/105100589/47fbebbe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 1920's character filled Bungalow! Modern twist.. Minutes to town Taumarunui Manawatū-Whanganui Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) AI is useless The property was spectacular and delivered exactly what we had expected and more. That is on the owner. When I could break through the AI chatbot that VRBO provides for feedback the owner was responsive and helpful. When I return to this property I will seek out the owner directly and cut out VRBO. ... Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hotels-Charming-1920s-Character-Filled-Bungalow-Modern-TwistMinutes-To-Town.h105100589.Hotel-Information) ![Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311700/118311648/42c96af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo. Manunui Manawatū-Whanganui Region Stay at this cottage in Taumarunui. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River ... [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hotels-Anglers-Cottage-Adjacent-To-The-Whanganui-River-50Kms-To-Ruapehu-Lake-Taupo.h118311648.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6309968&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668414.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Whakapapa-And-Whanganui-River-Confluence-Manunui.d553248621563668430.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hakiaha-Street-Taumarunui.d553248621526967365.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taumarunui Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Golf-Course-Taumarunui.d553248621563668412.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Epic-Cycle-Adventures-Manunui.d553248621562625164.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taumarunui Hospital Though Taumarunui Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui while you are here. 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