Highlands Park Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Highlands Park
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.
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.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
After visiting Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area or seek out its cycling trails.
Top hotels in Highlands Park
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 Highlands Park
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.
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.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
