Taumarunui
Sitting on the upper Whanganui River in New Zealand's central North Island, Taumarunui is a pocket-sized King Country town with a café and restaurant scene in its compact centre and direct access to the river's edge. The surrounding terrain is rugged, with mountains close by, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage recognition. The town also sits on State Highway 4 and the North Island Main Trunk railway, making it a practical base for the area.
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- Population4,950
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.8 mi
Nearest airports
Taumarunui: quick answers
Where is Taumarunui?
Taumarunui is in New Zealand.
How do you get to Taumarunui?
The nearest airport is Taupo (TUO), about 1 hr 42 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Taumarunui?
The warmest month is February, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is September, with about 180 mm7.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Taumarunui?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.