Piriaka 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.
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 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 Piriaka
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
When visiting this part of the country, it is very remote, and the park hotel was the perfect spot away from everything. While the rooms are small, they are comfortable and easily accessible. The restaurant also is very good and has breathtaking views of the mountainside from their patio area. While ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
Beautiful view and lovely welcome
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Staff was friendly. Room was large. We had a handicapped accessible room, so the bathroom was large. Everything was fine.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Nice place
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Pipers Lodge
Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Alexander Motel
We had a great stay. The room was modest, as expected, and very clean. The gentleman at the front desk was very welcoming and helped us get set up with the laundry. There was fresh milk in our fridge for coffee - a nice surprise.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piriaka
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? Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.
