Welcome to Taumarunui!
Our place has been loved by generations of families for our naturally beautiful environment, our colorful heritage and our caring community.
Upcoming Weekly Events
Taumarunui sits on the Adventure Highway (State Highway 4) and starts the Forgotten World Highway in the central King Country of the North Island. Part of the Ruapehu District, Taumarunui is centrally located – detour through here to either Auckland or Wellington.
This is a beautiful scenic route with views of Mt. Ruapehu and the Wanganui River. Taumarunui provides access to the Whanganui National Park, Dual Listed World Heritage Tongariro National Park and the Pureora Timber Trail.
Along these highways of wide-open spaces are many recreational activities and outdoor pursuits such as canoeing, jetboating, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, cycle trails, walks, tramps and rail cart rides along with many others. Taumarunui is a motor home friendly town with free day parking for campervans. Stop here for lunch and visit Cherry Grove or our Arts.
All Upcoming Events
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1 event,
Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate
Traditional training every Monday & Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday 7-12 year olds 4.30 - 5.30pm Teens & Adults 5.45pm - 7.15pm
6 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Community Networking Hui
Community Networking Hui
On today 10am at the Senior Citizen Room Cnr of Morero and Miriama St, Taumarunui.
4 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
9 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday during school terms Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
5 events,
Summer Golf
Play Golf all summer long from 1st November 2024 to 28th February 2025 Membership only $235
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
St Patrick’s School Gala
St Patrick’s School Gala
This Friday at 4pm is our Gala! You don’t want to miss out on some amazing raffle prizes up for grabs here are just a few, 1x night at the beautiful Te Awa Glamping, 1x night at the luxurious Hilton...
6 events,
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
3 events,
Ohura Valley Market
Ohura Valley Market
First Sunday of the month 10am-1pm. Ohura Memorial Hall Email: [email protected] or mobile: 027 717 0963
5 events,
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Meet at St Paul's Church Hall every Monday, alternating day meetings (9.30am-1.30pm) and night meetings (2-5.30pm)
Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate
Traditional training every Monday & Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday 7-12 year olds 4.30 - 5.30pm Teens & Adults 5.45pm - 7.15pm
6 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
7 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
9 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday during school terms Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
7 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Craft Circle
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Craft Circle
Second Friday and third Wednesday of month Visitors and new members welcome
Creative Fibre Taumarunui
Creative Fibre Taumarunui
Formerly Taumarunui Spinners & Weavers Are you interested in fibre crafts - spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting etc or learning one of these crafts? WE meet at the Ruapehu Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui on the second and fourth Friday of each...
6 events,
Taumarunui Primary School Garden Ramble
We invite you to join this beautiful event, showcasing gardens in Taumarunui and surrounds
6 events,
Natural Terrain Motocross Fun Day
Ruapehu Dirt Riders Enhancing your Mental wellbeing whilst raising funds to help others
Remembrance Service at St Paul’s
Remembrance Service at St Paul’s
Service of Remembrance for those who have passed. There will be special readings and space to light candles for each person. Please come and invite your friends to share together in remembering our loved ones.
4 events,
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Meet at St Paul's Church Hall every Monday, alternating day meetings (9.30am-1.30pm) and night meetings (2-5.30pm)
Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate
Traditional training every Monday & Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday 7-12 year olds 4.30 - 5.30pm Teens & Adults 5.45pm - 7.15pm
9 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Embroidery
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Embroidery
Twice monthly 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Visitors & new members welcome
7 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
Tool Maintenance and Care Wookshop
Tool Maintenance and Care Wookshop
For more information contact REAP ph 07 896 8680 or email [email protected]
11 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Device Advice Open Day
Device Advice Open Day
Join our digital advisor and learn skills and knowledge to help you increase your confidence in carrying out and navigating online activities and services on your mobile phone or laptop.
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday during school terms Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
5 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
6 events,
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
Taumarunui Artisan Craft Fair
Taumarunui Artisan Craft Fair
Third Saturday of the month except January St Paul's Church Hall Free live music - 10.30am and 11.45am All welcome
3 events,
Taumarunui Country Music Club
Taumarunui Country Music Club
Come on down and enjoy afternoon tea with a great music lineup Cover charge $3 Every 3rd Sunday of month at the RSA
5 events,
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Meet at St Paul's Church Hall every Monday, alternating day meetings (9.30am-1.30pm) and night meetings (2-5.30pm)
Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate
Traditional training every Monday & Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday 7-12 year olds 4.30 - 5.30pm Teens & Adults 5.45pm - 7.15pm
8 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
7 events,
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Craft Circle
Taumarunui & District Women’s Club Circles – Craft Circle
Second Friday and third Wednesday each month Visitors and new members welcome
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
9 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday during school terms Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
12 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Creative Fibre Taumarunui
Creative Fibre Taumarunui
Formerly Taumarunui Spinners & Weavers Are you interested in fibre crafts - spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting etc or learning one of these crafts? WE meet at the Ruapehu Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui on the second and fourth Friday of each...
8 events,
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
3 events,
Ruapehu Garden & Artisan Market
Ruapehu Garden & Artisan Market
This will be a Christmas market so look forward to being booked out and everyone coming to support our stallholders and get some Christmas shopping done.
King Country Vintage Car Club
King Country Vintage Car Club
Meets the last Sunday of every month in the Town Centre Arcade carpark (on Miriama Street) TheScenic Tour of the King Country will be held on the second Saturday before Labour Weekend Clubrooms are in the TRAC rooms on Bell...
4 events,
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Ruapehu Quiltmakers
Meet at St Paul's Church Hall every Monday, alternating day meetings (9.30am-1.30pm) and night meetings (2-5.30pm)
Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate
Traditional training every Monday & Wednesday. Extra fitness fight class on Friday 7-12 year olds 4.30 - 5.30pm Teens & Adults 5.45pm - 7.15pm
10 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Pet Day at Avonlea Activities
Pet Day at Avonlea Activities
Come along to our Pet Day at Avonlea Activities if you have pets - cats, dogs, rabbits, or pet lambs. Please bring them along. There will be a prize for the best-dressed pet, and morning tea will be provided. It's...
6 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
9 events,
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics
Meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Trust Waikato pool at Taumarunui High School. Entry fee is only $3, so come along and have some fun and gentle exercise
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday during school terms Situated in the Taumarunui Arts Centre We welcome any new members
7 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
5 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
3 events,
Ohura Valley Market
Ohura Valley Market
First Sunday of the month 10am-1pm. Ohura Memorial Hall Email: [email protected] or mobile: 027 717 0963
If you are into outdoor adventures that suit all ages, then Taumarunui is the place to be
Community
Our people make Taumarunui a great place to live and visit. Supportive and welcoming, we have plenty of community facilities, groups and clubs to fill your needs and keep you engaged and involved in the community. We have a range of sports clubs and even a Live Theatre group in town.
Activities
Taumarunui is home to a variety of activities including cycling, canoeing, fishing, skiing, walks, and great scenic views. With locations such as the Ongarue, Whanganui, and Whakapapa Rivers, Pureora Cycle Trail, Tongariro or Whanganui National Parks, there’s something for all interests in Taumarunui.
Heritage
Settled by Europeans in the 1870’s, the King Country was the last region in Aotearoa to disallow Pakeha to settle in its lands. Taumarunui, in the heart of the King Country, enjoys a wonderful relationship between all the people that live in the town and surrounding areas.