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
Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
1 event,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
3 events,
King Country Scout Group
King Country Scout Group
Meeting every Thursday at Scout Hall, O'Reilly Crescent, Matapuna Outdoor and water activities, games, crafts, camps, hikes and fun! Keas aged 5-8 years, Cubs 8-11 years, Scouts 11-14 years Leader volunteers welcome Contact: [email protected]
1 event,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
0 events,
1 event,
Ohura Valley Market
Ohura Valley Market
First Sunday of the month 10am-1pm. Ohura Memorial Hall Email: [email protected] or mobile: 027 717 0963
1 event,
Taumarunui Rotary Club
Taumarunui Rotary Club
1st and 3rd Monday of month, 5.30pm, upstairs lounge at the RSA. Join us for interesting speakers and involvement in community activities.
2 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
1 event,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
3 events,
King Country Scout Group
King Country Scout Group
Meeting every Thursday at Scout Hall, O'Reilly Crescent, Matapuna Outdoor and water activities, games, crafts, camps, hikes and fun! Keas aged 5-8 years, Cubs 8-11 years, Scouts 11-14 years Leader volunteers welcome Contact: [email protected]
1 event,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
3 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family
2 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
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
7 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. Situated in the Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui We welcome any new members
2 events,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
3 events,
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui We welcome any new members
Taumarunui Artisan Craft Fair
Taumarunui Artisan Craft Fair
Third Saturday of the month. New venue - St Paul's Church Hall Free live music - 10.30am and 11.45am All welcome
0 events,
3 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
Taumarunui Rotary Club
Taumarunui Rotary Club
1st and 3rd Monday of month, 5.30pm, upstairs lounge at the RSA. Join us for interesting speakers and involvement in community activities.
5 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
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
3 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
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
Kanikani Kids
Kanikani Kids
Come along with pre-school children and enjoy a 20-30 minute music based session. Meet and chat with others in the same season of life. $2 donation
Kanikani Kids
Kanikani Kids
Come along with pre-school children and enjoy a 20-30 minute music based session. Meet and chat with others in the same season of life. $2 donation
3 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...
Grey Power Ruapehu
Grey Power Ruapehu
Social connection events for everyone aged 50 years plus. Last Friday every month in upstairs room at RSA Contact Alan on 027 814 2279 or Chanelle on 027 264 3135
4 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui We welcome any new members
2 events,
Natural Terrain Motocross Fun Day
Ruapehu Dirt Riders Enhancing your Mental wellbeing whilst raising funds to help others
Natural Terrain Motocross Fun Day
Ruapehu Dirt Riders Enhancing your Mental wellbeing whilst raising funds to help others
2 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
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
3 events,
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust Market (Manunui)
Every Wednesday 10am-4pm and last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
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
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui We welcome any new members
1 event,
Manunui Playcentre
Manunui Playcentre
Come along to Manunui Playcentre and check us out. For children aged 0-5. $2 a session per family.
2 events,
Ruapehu Toy Library
Ruapehu Toy Library
We are open on Thursday and Saturday. Situated in the Community Arts Centre, Taumarunui We welcome any new members
2 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
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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.