Kirikau Travel Guide
Taumarunui
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
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. 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.
Top hotels in Kirikau
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Very close to the national park, good restaurant within the premises
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
Staff was great,room was great well furnished and very clean, great view, breakfast was more than adequate and in a comfortable area
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Pipers Lodge
N/A
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Nice and cheap stay. Noisy kids running up and down the hallway (but thats not the accommodations fault.) Easy drive to Whakapapa so good spot! Noisy heater fan in bedroom when it was closed.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Plateau Lodge
Some noisy kids but not the property's fault. Otherwise, lovely place. Would come back again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
All staff were extremely polite and kind, suite was brand new and warm. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kirikau
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? Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain 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.
