Frankleigh Park Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Frankleigh Park
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Frankleigh Park
Plymouth International
Excellent room. Very clean and spacious. Great bed. Well priced. Will stay again
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Loved our stay
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Easy parking. Lovely place
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The star of the show for us was the 5+ star service (if I could give 10 I would) from Gagan! He was welcoming and so helpful!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Quest New Plymouth
Great Stay. Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
parking was easy, Food was great but not included in the room booking
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Frankleigh Park
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.
