Kirikau 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.
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 Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
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.
Top hotels in Kirikau
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Good value ,clean tidy with good food and service
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
Nice staff. Convenient to the park. Lots of space in the room.
Reviewed on 12 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
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Great experience. Great room for a good value!
Reviewed on 1 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
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 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 Hakiaha Street 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.
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