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) ![As you drive from Turangi to Taumarunui this view is just beautiful on a clear day. You can see all the way to Mount Taranaki. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309968/73d900c1-6a79-47c9-a73b-7baf50addd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The lush winter colours of the farmland in the central north island at sunrise. ](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) ![The lush winter colours of the farmland in the central north island at sunrise. ](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 21 - Mar 22 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (167 reviews) Enjoyed our stay Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%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 $106 nightly $122 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 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%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=21347674&PinnedHotelID=21347674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) ![Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100340900/100340881/c20a3d09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui $148 nightly $168 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Cute place to stay Nice place to stay for the night, -- mind your head when you are upstairs. A shame that it's not facing west to take advantage of the evening sun. Even so, very warm -- the fan was definitely needed. Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=100340881&PinnedHotelID=100340881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [See all 131 properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%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. ![Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100340900/100340881/c20a3d09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Cute place to stay Nice place to stay for the night, -- mind your head when you are upstairs. A shame that it's not facing west to take advantage of the evening sun. Even so, very warm -- the fan was definitely needed. Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Hotels-Tiny-House-In-The-Hills-6-Min-From-Town-Wi-Fi-Rural.h100340881.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 ... 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Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Taumarunui-Golf-Course-Taumarunui.d553248621563668412.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](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) #### 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rangaroa-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668411.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Taumarunui ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui National Park ![As you drive from Turangi to Taumarunui this view is just beautiful on a clear day. 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