Hikumutu Travel Guide
Taumarunui
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Hikumutu
Skotel Alpine Resort
Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
Absolutely spotless, wonderful place with perfect and helpful hosts
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Good location for before and after tongariro crossing
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Pipers Lodge
N/A
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hikumutu
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.
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.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
