Location: Taumarunui
Top Things to do in Taumarunui
What to do and see in Taumarunui, New Zealand: The Best Places and Tips
Taumarunui is a small town in the King Country of the central North Island of New Zealand. It is on an alluvial plain set within rugged terrain on the upper reaches of the Whanganui River, 65 km south of Te Kuiti and 55 km west of Turangi. It is under the jurisdiction of Ruapehu District, Manawatu-Wanganui Region.
Restaurants in Taumarunui
1. Forgotten World Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 412 reviews
Forgotten World Adventures is the leading adventure provider into a rural area of the North Island of New Zealand known as the Forgotten World. A wide choice of adventures are offered. Railway adventures can be enjoyed from the comfort of a motorised, self driven railcart, or the energetic fun of a self pedalled railbike. River adventures include the exhilaration of our 15 seater jet boat along the Whanganui River. We also offer a helicopter option one way. Choose your transport and choose your adventure into the history and stories of the Forgotten World.
Reviewed By The-Huttons - Wellington, New Zealand
Very accommodating with booking, especially when wanted to add one other person!
Staff very friendly and efficient - obvious hard workers enjoying their work and responsibilities. Knowledgeable guides. Whangomomona hotel is olde world charm and comfort. Spectacular scenery on river trip back to Taumarunui. Food tasty and very ample.
2. Whanganui Journey
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on the river.
Reviewed By gcettuzz - Zurich, Switzerland
Ich habe die 4-tägige Whanganui Journey gepaddelt. Und Wow! Was für ein Erlebnis. Am 2 Tag ist man abseits jeglicher Zivilisation. Die Natur ist hier noch unberührt und wie sich der Fluss zwischen den hohen und grünen Wänden entlang schlängelt ist wirklich beeindruckend. Die DOC Hütten sind in top Zustand und die Hüttenwarte sind stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Ausflug zur Bridge to Nowhere ist empfehlenswert und nur 40 Minuten Fussmarsch von der Anlegestelle entfernt.
Ich kann diesen Great Walk jedem empfehlen. Ich hatte 4 unglaublich eindrucksvolle Tage (auch mit sehr starkem Regen).
3. Taumarunui Canoe Hire and Jet Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By MattyboyLeiden - Delft, The Netherlands
Had a great day on the Wanganui river, this is a really nice, relaxed family who go out of their way to look after you. Highly recommend using them. We just did a day's canoeing, and that was probably enough for the family, it was a bit stressful at first, but we all ended up enjoying it. Stop off at the lavender farm, it's lovely there.
4. Epic Cycle Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 83 reviews
Timber Trail shuttles and bike hire. The Timber Trail is one of NZ's "Great Rides". A cycle trail through magnificent native forest along an old logging railway. You cross incredible suspension Bridges and the Ongarue Spiral. Epic offers bike hire and shuttles to the start of the trail.
Reviewed By Isabell8785 - Tauranga, New Zealand
7 friends and a dog - in the rain! But we still did the timber trail and it was great! Thanks to Paul and his crew for organising the bikes and the transport - communication was good, bikes were totally fine as well! Any time again!
5. Lauren's Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By MattyboyLeiden - Delft, The Netherlands
This is an absolutely beautiful spot, we wished we could buy the place and live there to be honest. The lavender was stunning, and it had a really nice, chilled out atmosphere there.
6. Taumarunui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Taumarunui i-SITE Visitor Centre provides expert local knowledge and free, objective advice on travel throughout the Ruapehu District and New Zealand. The centre provides a complete reservation service for nationwide accommodation and activities, as well as ferry, train and coach bookings. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL)ski lift passes are available during the winter season. Retail items and souvenirs are also available for purchase. Summer hours (daylight saving): 8.30am - 5.30pm daily Winter hours : 8.30am - 4pm daily Closed Christmas Day
7. Nevalea Alpacas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Nevalea Alpacas, the largest alpaca farm in New Zealand, is home to over 700 friendly alpacas. We offer visitors ‘The Ultimate Alpaca Experience’ and have a range of different activities to choose from to give visitors an opportunity to get up close to the alpacas, hand feed them and feel just how soft and cuddly the alpacas are. We operate alpaca treks through the summer months, where visitors can walk an alpaca around the farm and see hundreds of alpaca come to greet them in the hills, spectacular views surrounded by alpacas. We also offer a shorter alpaca walk throughout the year as another option. We have new-born baby alpacas all year-round, and for a unique opportunity offer visitors the chance to have a cuddle with a baby alpaca. Great up close and personal experiences and chances for some amazing photos. See our website for all activity options and bookings.
Reviewed By Belgianz - Auckland, New Zealand
The farm is just from the main road, and it's a great little stop when passing by. It was hard to miss because some of the alpacas are in the paddock by the road.
We fed the alpacas and patted them. The host knows a lot about the alpacas, so it was a very informative visit.
There is also a little shop where you can buy various knitwear and knitting yarn, all made from the local alpacas.
8. Bradley's Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth531 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Bradley's Gardens was the stunning venue for a recent family wedding! The presentation of the Gardens was impeccable and the "rooms" formed perfect backdrops for the ceremony, refreshments, and activities, before assembling for dinner.
The owners attention to detail was amazing, providing a very high level of service that made the occasion unforgettable!
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