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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Top hotels in Kirikau
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
The Crossing Lodge and Backpackers
Kitchen was great, didn't go skiing as summer, clean facilities and secure. All in all great.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
A very nice lodge. The room was clean and the host was very accommodating.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Good location for before and after tongariro crossing
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean accommodations , friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Pipers Lodge
N/A
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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 Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Hakiaha Street 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.
