Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Hikumutu
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The room was very nice and comfortable. Good restaurant. The room was in the second floor with no lift and was quite difficult to carry our cases o the room
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
we saw the park for a bit but it was closed because of the wildfire
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Skotel Alpine Resort
We were the last ones in the hot tub for the day and it was not clean at all
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Easy check-in. Very clean and well equipped room
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Plateau Lodge
Room was clean and staff were extremely friendly and responsive. I grabbed a packed lunch and it was delicious. Great spot to stay at!
Reviewed on 14 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
Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence 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.
