Brooklands Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
Bowl of Brooklands
Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
Fitzroy Beach
This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.
Pukekura Park
Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
Wind Wand
Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.
Top hotels in Brooklands
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Very friendly staff. Room was clean. Easy access location. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Plymouth International
Clean
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Nice big spacious rooms but there is a Indian food smell.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Clean room. Parking was limited but we found a spot as we stayed during the week and arrived early
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Fabulous hotel! Staff are the best!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Great place
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pukekura Park and Bowl of Brooklands.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stadium Taranaki and Bowl of Brooklands.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
