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 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.
Hikumutu Hotel Deals
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
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Room is very small
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Skotel Alpine Resort
Guests be warned. If reception staff misplace your room key on check out. Check your credit card transaction to see the hotel hasn't charged your card $50 for a lost key.
Reviewed on 13 December 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
The staff were very nice and even gave me a trail recommendation given we could not do the alpine crossing as planned that day! The unit was very clean and cozy and had exactly what was needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great, only 15 minute drive from the national park visitor center. ...
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Clean room and bathrooms. Overall great facility!! John drove us to the Alpine crossing and gave us a walkthrough of the history behind the tongariro national park and safety tips for the hike. We had a great experience. Thank you John.
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location
Reviewed on 5 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Hikumutu
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.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffeehouses and parks are just a few features travelers like about Sunshine Settlement. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top places to visit.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
Hikumutu
- Tongariro National Park
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Tongariro
- Taranaki Falls
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
- Mangatepopo Trail Head
- Te Porere Redoubt
- Taumarunui Domain
- Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence
- Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
- Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve
- Raurimu Spiral
- Epic Cycle Adventures
- Rangaroa Domain
- Hakiaha Street
- Taumarunui Golf Course
- Fishers Track
