Kirikau
Taumarunui
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Things to do

Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Top hotels in Kirikau

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
"The location of this hotel was perfect, offering amazing views of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu. It was close to the 4 square store and petrol station and a couple of lovely eateries."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
"Was an excellent place to stay to stopover before we headed up the mountain."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

Plateau Lodge
"The room had everything I needed."
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

The Crossing Lodge
"Was good over all but no fan heater was too hot too much silent in rooms so if some one walking laughing it really disturbed. For groups it was great ."
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Pipers Lodge
"The place was busy due to the ski season and many seasonal workers stayed there, so night time could be quite noisy. There is also a kitchen on site offering simple buffet breakfast at a cheap price and other dining options for lunch/dinner. The staff members were very friendly and helpful; there ..."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Tongariro Crossing Lodge
"Everything you need, and nothing you don't. The rooms were very cosy even though it was freezing outside. This was a great little stay for our family of four. Only gripes would be the mattresses were old and tired so you could feel the springs and they bounced around a lot, and the wardrobe in the ..."
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Where to stay in Kirikau
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.

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.
