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.
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.
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 Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Hikumutu
Tiny House In the Hills - 6 min from Town - Wi-Fi - Rural
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
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Good value ,clean tidy with good food and service
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
The staff were most helpful at the front desk and restaurant.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
Went for Alpine crossing hike. Possible to arrange pick up and drop off to do the hike. Jacuzzi available. Ideal to rest after hike. Owner very friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Great budget location for exploring and hiking the park. Kitchen gets busy and was missing spoons (common issue in shared kitchens- we had our own so it wasn’t a problem, somewhat dated and mostly clean. Liked the easy self check-in as well. Not a rowdy or loud hostel- we stayed here with our kids ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Great experience. Great room for a good value!
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu
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.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
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.
