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.

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.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

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.
Top hotels in Fitzroy

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Lodge was nice and clean. The views spectacular and the staff really friendly were
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Beach Street Motel Apartments
Beautiful modern with separate bedroom!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Great location and the rooms were clean and tidy. Easy and quick check in,Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Beach Street Motel Apartments

Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Yes Only comment was that we should be informed at front desk that ev charging will cost 30 as prev it was free
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy

Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

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 Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club.

Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth Golf Club and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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 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.

Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
