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

Central Park Motor Inn
Very clean. Quite spacious.
Reviewed on 14 January 2026

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

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 April 2024

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

BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
grant is wonderfull person and quick respond person we use enter place to enjoy
Reviewed on 23 June 2024

Hukapapa Accommodation Teina
This was a difficult stay. The house sits so close to the road that the whole building shakes when heavy vehicles pass by, which is often. It was hard to sleep under these conditions, and not very pleasant to be in the house when awake.
Reviewed on 4 March 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 Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

