Title: Hikumutu Travel Guide: Best of Hikumutu, Taumarunui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hikumutu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikumutu-Hotels.d553248635926198124.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Hikumutu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hikumutu.d553248635926198124.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hikumutu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hikumutu.d553248635926198124.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hikumutu Travel Guide ## Taumarunui ![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) ![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 Hikumutu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Taumarunui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui.dx6309968) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa-And-Whanganui-River-Confluence-Manunui.d553248621563668430.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.co.uk/Taumarunui-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668414.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.co.uk/Hakiaha-Street-Taumarunui.d553248621526967365.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.co.uk/Rangaroa-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668411.Attraction) #### Taumarunui Hospital If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui-Hospital-Taumarunui.d890195706384957440.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.co.uk/Taumarunui-Golf-Course-Taumarunui.d553248621563668412.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Hikumutu ![Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100350000/100340900/100340881/d6b38be4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural Hikumutu Manawatu-Wanganui £131 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & 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 2 Apr 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=100340881&PinnedHotelID=100340881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198124) ![Skotel Alpine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/992600/992507/460d5be0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skotel Alpine Resort Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park £43 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (822 reviews) Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=992507&PinnedHotelID=992507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198124) ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/7cc6619a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village Fully refundable £74 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Room was clean and staff helpful. However noise from movement in upstairs room was a little bit of a nuisance Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198124) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/f5703387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui £73 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews) Great location. Very nice staff. Excellent value. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198124) ![The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95974400/95974383/91e08c93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers 9 Erua Rd Erua Manawatu-Wanganui £27 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Erua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (40 reviews) High tech electronic check in, every Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=95974383&PinnedHotelID=95974383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198124) ![Adventure Lodge & Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3870000/3866800/3866777/fd9ad254_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adventure Lodge & Motel 21 Carroll Street National Park Village £46 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly B&B in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (286 reviews) Room was clean, staff really friendly and helpful. It had everything we needed, a great stop over on our journey. 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