Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide

Taumarunui

Popular places to visit

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.

Taumarunui Domain

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.

Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence

Taumarunui Hospital

If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.

Taumarunui Hospital

Taumarunui Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Taumarunui Golf Course

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.

Rangaroa Domain

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.

Epic Cycle Adventures

Top hotels in Sunshine Settlement

Alexander Motel

Alexander Motel

3 out of 5
6 Marae Street, Taumarunui
The price is £78 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£78
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)
"Unique configuration, but it worked well, comfy bed."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Alexander Motel
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Raurimu, Central Plateau
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door Cycling ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
Great communication
"Place was exactly as described. We even successfully squeezed 5 adults in one night. Better for a couple and maybe squeezing in one other. But for one night we had a good catch up. Organisation, notes provided really invaluable. Especially hot tips on how to dress for the alpine environment. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Central Park Motor Inn

Central Park Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street, Taumarunui
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £83 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£83
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are ...
8/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
Decent option in the Big T
"Short notice booking in Taumaranui, options are limited but plumbed for this motel and quite happy with the result. No prizes for looks or views but otherwise a serviceable and very clean room. Weirdly the vanity doors were coming apart but everything else was v good."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Central Park Motor Inn
Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Raurimu, Central Plateau
Stay at this holiday home in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies or patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Haven. It was very warm with the wood burner and heaters in each bedroom. Big dining table and drying room were great benefits. Kids enjoyed variety of puzzles, board games and dress ups."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Raurimu, Central Plateau
Stay at this holiday home in Raurimu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
A lovely (too) short stay in Raurimu
"Stayed for just one night in this lovely, character-filled home to watch our daughter run the Tongariro Goat the next day (usually stay for two nights but unfortunately couldn't this time).What a great place! So much character, great open plan living area, plenty of sleeping space with comfy beds ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

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Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.
BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS

BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS

Ōwhango, Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is £257 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£257
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Owhango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve and Whakapapa and Whanganui River ...
Good Place to enjoy
"grant is wonderfull person and quick respond person we use enter place to enjoy"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement

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Hikumutu

When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hikumutu
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Manunui

If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

Manunui
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Piriaka

While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Piriaka

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