Sunshine Settlement
Taumarunui
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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 Hospital
Though Taumarunui Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui while you are here.
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.
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.
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.
Sunshine Settlement Hotel Deals

Alexander Motel
Everything was fine.s
Reviewed on 29 December 2025

Central Park Motor Inn
Lovely room, nice place to stay, shame the restaurant was not open over the weekend.
Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Clean and cozy
Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.
Very clean rooms. Lots of interesting artifacts on the walls. Very nice staff next door for checking in. The trains did not wake us up. The birds in the yard were entertaining.
Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .
Tekoa Lodge was perfect for our family ski trip. House is very warm with the woodburner going. Lots of space inside and out. Very short drive to the mountain. The private bush track down the river is also very cool. We would certainly stay again. Oh, and David is an excellent communicator.
Reviewed on 4 August 2025

Ruapehu District's bespoke 5-star historic OLD POST OFFICE 6-7 Bdr Holiday Home
Our stay was amazing, although the road noise in the two front rooms where annoying I guess it's only until the road is opened again on state highway 1. The venue was lovely and we all enjoyed the 1920s theme, we even dressed in period clothing for dinner on the sat night. The house was well set ...
Reviewed on 10 February 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Sunshine Settlement

Hikumutu
While Hikumutu might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures.

Piriaka
Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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