Fitzroy Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
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.
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Fitzroy
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
"a little pricey for the small place & fridge wasnt on so our food expired."
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Beach Street Motel Apartments
"Lovely room and location"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"The rooms are always clean and amenities are good. It is evident that the staff take pride in the hotel and they will always offer help wherever possible."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Plymouth International
"Really big room and the staff just lovely cheers"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Aviator
"The perfect place a quiet restful stay outside of New Plymouth."
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Glen Avon
While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Merrilands
While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
