Kirikau
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.
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.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
Taumarunui Hospital
Though Taumarunui Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui while you are here.
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.
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.
Things to do
Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Kirikau Hotel Deals
Mountain Heights Lodge
Room was very nice. Older building but perfect for my needs.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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 Feb 16, 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
The owners were not very kind or understanding. Shuttles to hikes was also confusing and not clear timing, or pickup locations. Make sure to I get confirmations on pick ups and drop off times!!! Or, find another place to stay!!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
We stayed 2 nights in the ‘deluxe’ double room No 4 directly behind reception. The self check-in process was very easy to use. I suspect like everyone else we were there to do the Alpine Crossing. So in that context it suited us fine, only a few minutes drive to the pickup point. The room was en-suite, ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Everything was great. We travel a lot internationally but I don't recall any other place being even close. Everything is new and in perfect working conditions. The doors, the windows, the fan, the bathroom, the kitchen, the lights... Even some minor details were well designed and worked as ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Pipers Lodge
Staff good but rooms and facilities a bit dilapidated. breakfast appreciated
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kirikau
Hikumutu
While Hikumutu might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffeehouses and parks are just a few features travelers like about Sunshine Settlement. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top places to visit.
Piriaka
Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence are top sights worth seeing.
