Piriaka Travel Guide
Taumarunui
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.
Taumarunui Hospital
If Taumarunui Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Taumarunui.
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.
Top hotels in Piriaka
The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mountain Heights Lodge
The staff were very nice and even gave me a trail recommendation given we could not do the alpine crossing as planned that day! The unit was very clean and cozy and had exactly what was needed for a comfortable stay. The location was great, only 15 minute drive from the national park visitor center. ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Adventure Lodge & Motel
Clean room and bathrooms. Overall great facility!! John drove us to the Alpine crossing and gave us a walkthrough of the history behind the tongariro national park and safety tips for the hike. We had a great experience. Thank you John.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Pipers Lodge
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Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
Clean room. Enjoyable breakfast. Wonderful location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Plateau Lodge
Stayed just for the night with family- was a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piriaka
Manunui
If you're spending some time in Manunui, Whakapapa and Whanganui River Confluence and Epic Cycle Adventures are top sights worth seeing.
Hikumutu
When in Hikumutu, you can plan a visit to Taumarunui Domain and Epic Cycle Adventures, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunshine Settlement
The coffee shops and parks are a few reasons travellers visit Sunshine Settlement. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Taumarunui Domain and Hakiaha Street are a few top sights nearby.
