Title: Utiku Travel Guide: Best of Utiku, Taihape Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Utiku](https://expedia.co.uk/Utiku-Hotels.d553248635926198489.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Utiku Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Utiku.d553248635926198489.Car-Hire-Guide)[Utiku Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Utiku.d553248635926198489.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Utiku Travel Guide ## Taihape ## Visit Utiku Things to do Hotels [Taihape travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Taihape.dx6143932) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Mangaweka Adventure Co - Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mangaweka Adventure Co - during your travels in Taihape. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mangaweka-Adventure-Co-Utiku.d553248621532610645.Attraction) #### Taihape Gumboot Learn about the local history of Taihape when you take a trip to Taihape Gumboot. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taihape-Gumboot-Taihape.d553248621563668453.Attraction) #### Taihape Town Hall Taihape Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Taihape, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taihape-Town-Hall-Taihape.d553248621563668454.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Looking towards Matuku Ridge, the site of an old Maori Pa.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51376388/40252fd0-7448-4739-a931-13e958c43b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E Bike Adventure on The Laughing Moa Loop £63 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-bike-adventure-on-the-laughing-moa-loop.a51376388.activity-details) ![River Valley Lodge: The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51985767/29e44e0a-11e0-4706-a57a-56485bf95a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### River Valley Lodge: The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure £103 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/river-valley-lodge-the-awesome-scenic-rafting-adventure.a51985767.activity-details) ![Riding up from The Rangitikei River on a High Country Enchantment Horse Trek.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51312499/4b6df350-7f39-40cb-967a-9e3defb83b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### High Country Enchantment Full-Day Horse Trek £166 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/high-country-enchantment-full-day-horse-trek.a51312499.activity-details) [See all activities in Taihape](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Taihape.d6143932.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Utiku ![Aspen Court Motel Taihape](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4360000/4359800/4359788/0fbac505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aspen Court Motel Taihape SH1 Mataroa Road Taihape £70 29 Apr - 30 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this ski motel in Taihape. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (457 reviews) It was a pleasure to stay at the Aspen Court! Nice, clean, large rooms. Very comfortable. Very glad that we've booked another night next week! Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=4359788&PinnedHotelID=4359788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) ![FALCONS VIEW: Spacious Studio with Breathtaking Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44980000/44976700/44976694/5694300b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### FALCONS VIEW: Spacious Studio with Breathtaking Views Rangiwahia Manawatu-Whanganui Stay at this cabin in Rangiwahia. Enjoy balconies, in-room fireplaces and a hot tub. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=44976694&PinnedHotelID=44976694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=44976694&PinnedHotelID=44976694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) ![Taihape Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53410000/53405000/53404995/85548035_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taihape Motel 1 Kuku St Taihape Manawatu-Wanganui £38 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taihape. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mt Stewart Reserve and Taihape Gumboot are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (167 reviews) Nice accomodation. Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=53404995&PinnedHotelID=53404995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) ![Waiouru Welcome Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32842400/32842340/09ae68dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waiouru Welcome Inn 2 Ngauruhoe St. Waiouru Manawatu - Wanganui Stay at this motel in Waiouru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (128 reviews) They "said" they had an electrical issue and contacted Expedia to tell me that "they put me up" in the "roadside motel" across the street. First, I did not receive any communication from Expedia, so, did they actually call them? Secondly, the hotel had my phone number and email, THEY could have contacted ... Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=32842340&PinnedHotelID=32842340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=32842340&PinnedHotelID=32842340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) ![Coachman Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18650600/18650554/d3b52077_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coachman Motel SH 1, Main Rd Nth Taihape Manawatu-Wanganui £77 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taihape. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taihape Gumboot and Mt Stewart Reserve are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews) Convenient, clean and simple. Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=18650554&PinnedHotelID=18650554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198489) ![Cliff Top Cottage just off SH1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103200000/103192000/103191945/973facf4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cliff Top Cottage just off SH1 Ohingaiti Manawatu-Whanganui £110 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Ohingaiti. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Rangatira Golf Club is located ... 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