Sunshine Settlement
Taumarunui
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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 Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Taumarunui at Taumarunui Golf Course. 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.
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.
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.
Sunshine Settlement Hotel Deals

Central Park Motor Inn
Lovely room, nice place to stay, shame the restaurant was not open over the weekend.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
We had a great stay, clean and had everything we needed
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Alexander Motel
Our short one night stay was comfortable, clean and the room well appointed even though slightly dated. Bedding was good. And staff had turned on the heating for our arrival on a cold wet windy afternoon which was a nice touch. The checkin staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .
Tekoa Lodge was perfect for our family ski trip. House is very warm with the woodburner going. Lots of space inside and out. Very short drive to the mountain. The private bush track down the river is also very cool. We would certainly stay again. Oh, and David is an excellent communicator.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
The property was clean, fully equipped, cosy, warm and very welcoming. Our kids had a blast with the costumes
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Ruapehu District's bespoke 5-star historic OLD POST OFFICE 6-7 Bdr Holiday Home
Our stay was amazing, although the road noise in the two front rooms where annoying I guess it's only until the road is opened again on state highway 1. The venue was lovely and we all enjoyed the 1920s theme, we even dressed in period clothing for dinner on the sat night. The house was well set ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Sunshine Settlement

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.

Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

Piriaka
Piriaka might not have many top sights, but Epic Cycle Adventures and Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
