Kirikau Travel Guide
Taumarunui
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kirikau

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
"The food in the restaurant was outstanding and very fast to come out. The room was amazing and just what we needed. I would highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
"Place was great for the car event we were at! Was right in the middle of the track & the local shops."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Plateau Lodge
"My lodging was a pop up little cabin that had interesting design features that made for a comfortable and convenient stay. Accessed through a little semi covered atrium or vestible that had a table with chairs, bathtub, sofa what was sealed from rain by the roof and from lateral wind directed rain ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
"Fully equipped kitchen, clean room"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
"Older charming property with antique furnishes, just an 8 minute walk to a hotel restaurant. Very nice quiet property I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Pipers Lodge
"Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated"
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Where to stay in Kirikau
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffee shops and parks are a few reasons travellers visit Sunshine Settlement. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Hakiaha Street and Rangaroa Domain are a few top sights nearby.
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Hakiaha Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
