Title: Taumarunui Travel Guide: Best of Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui-Hotels.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui-Holiday-Rentals.d6309968.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Taumarunui Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Car-Hire-Guide)[Taumarunui Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui.d6309968.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Taumarunui Travel Guide ## Tourist 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.co.uk/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 When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Hakiaha Street and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 coffee shops and parks are a few reasons travellers visit Sunshine Settlement. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui-Sunshine-Settlement.dx553248635926198453) - Top hotels in Taumarunui - Top Holiday 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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £80 1 May - 2 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%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 £91 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%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 holiday home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 23 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=113388960&PinnedHotelID=113388960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=113388960&PinnedHotelID=113388960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6309968) [See all 131 properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%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 holiday home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 holiday 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 18 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Taumarunui-Hotels-Anglers-Cottage-Adjacent-To-The-Whanganui-River-50Kms-To-Ruapehu-Lake-Taupo.h118311648.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Taumarunui hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6309968&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taumarunui-Domain-Taumarunui.d553248621563668414.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.co.uk/Whakapapa-And-Whanganui-River-Confluence-Manunui.d553248621563668430.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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) ### Things to do ![Taumarunui: Railcart and Jetboat Adventure with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51863827/9752e17e-9016-41a4-a035-3490c33a9f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taumarunui: Railcart and Jetboat Adventure with lunch £212 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taumarunui-railcart-and-jetboat-adventure-with-lunch.a51863827.activity-details) [See all activities in Taumarunui](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Taumarunui.d6309968.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Taumarunui ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui National Park - Cities near Taumarunui - Places of interest [Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park.dx6111883)[Kakahi](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakahi.dx6342538)[Ohura](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohura.dx553248635926198195) - [Tongariro Alpine Crossing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Attraction) - [Taranaki Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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