Sunshine Settlement
Taumarunui
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Taumarunui Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
Things to do
Timber Trail Two Day Mountain Bike Ride - Shuttle Service
Top hotels in Sunshine Settlement
Alexander Motel
Clean, comfortable, and quiet.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Central Park Motor Inn
Very clean. Quite spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
Clean and cozy
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ruapehu District's 5-star historic Owhango OLD POST OFFICE 5-7 Bdr Holiday Home
Excellent property - perfect for large families or group, clean easy to deal with.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private .
Great spot and lovely house. Had a great time.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value
We absolutely loved staying at Haven! What an amazing little place tucked away in what is literally nature's haven! It was such a beautiful experience for a family like ours with a small budget looking to experience a bit of country life, cooking with the Shacklock 501 vintage oven, teaching the ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Settlement
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Piriaka
While Piriaka isn't home to many top sights, Hakiaha Street and Taumarunui Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.