Sunshine Settlement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Taumarunui Domain

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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 Domain

Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence

Raurimu Spiral

4/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Taumarunui with a stop at Raurimu Spiral. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Raurimu Spiral

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.

Rangaroa Domain

Epic Cycle Adventures

5/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Epic Cycle Adventures during your travels to Taumarunui. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Epic Cycle Adventures

Hakiaha Street

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Hakiaha Street

Activities

One Day Bike Hire

One Day Bike Hire

AU$86
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Our pick of the best Sunshine Settlement Hotel Deals

Central Park Motor Inn
Central Park Motor Inn
3 out of 5
5/7 Maata Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$185 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Raurimu Spiral are ...
8/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
"Awesum stay friendly staff we ended up staying 2 nights and we will be back.comfy beds too"

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Central Park Motor Inn
Alexander Motel
Alexander Motel
3 out of 5
6 Marae Street, Taumarunui
The price is AU$161 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Domain ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
"I will stay again in this motel"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Alexander Motel
Tongariro Crossing Accomodation - Family Adventure
Tongariro Crossing Accomodation - Family Adventure
Raurimu
Stay at this vacation home in Raurimu. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
"We loved the warm family atmosphere and country cottage vibe including the green grass and big maple tree (and swing). Enjoyed the late summer light on the back verandah, and a wonderful roast dinner with the family after a beautiful walk at nearby Tongariro. Warm fireside chats late into the night ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

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Tongariro Crossing Accomodation - Family Adventure
BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
Owhango
Stay at this vacation home in Owhango. Enjoy free WiFi and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve and Whakapapa and Whanganui River ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Good Place to enjoy
"grant is wonderfull person and quick respond person we use enter place to enjoy"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2024

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BOOK A PUB !!SLEEPS UP TO 26/WARM /HEAPS OF SPACE/SELF CONTAINED/ /FAMILY/GROUPS
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Raurimu
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy a pool table and balconies or patios. Popular attraction Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
Great value
"It's a good value cottage in a good location just a few minutes from National Park and close to Whakapapa. It could do with a good spring clean, but you can't argue the price. Previous guests could've done more to clean like empty the bins properly, but overall would recommend and the description ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sep. 2024

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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
Taumarunui
Stay at this vacation home in Taumarunui. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Beautiful house, location and gardens
"The property is lovely, the gardens exceptional. The kitchen and bbq have all you need to cook."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

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Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement

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Hikumutu

When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hikumutu
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Manunui

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

Manunui
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Piriaka

While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Raurimu Spiral and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Piriaka
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Kirikau

If you're spending some time in Kirikau, Taumarunui Domain and Tongariro National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kirikau
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Aukopae

While visiting Aukopae, you might make a stop by sights like Taumarunui Domain and Pureora Forest Park.

Aukopae

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