Kirikau
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.
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.
Taumarunui Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. 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.
Kirikau Hotel Deals
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
Great bar and lounge. Room was tidy and tight!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Mountain Heights Lodge
Large clean room, comfy beds with high quality linens. We got the deluxe room which was very spacious, bright and has a large balcony. Only downside is that it is right on a busy road, but at night the traffic dies down and we didn’t even notice it.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Great stay for a shuttle to Tongariro Alpine Trail! Dutchy was a wonderful shuttle driver for an early morning excursion, and you’ll get a bonus mini-tour from him on the way. :) s welcoming as coming home, peaceful and quiet location, shops and restaurants within walking distance. Places close early ...
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Plateau Lodge
Room was clean, so were other facilities in the whole place. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location
Reviewed on Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2025
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 Rangaroa Domain are a few top places to visit.
Piriaka
Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Taumarunui Domain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
