New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Saint Mary's Church
Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD
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
Quest New Plymouth
Very helpful friendly staff. Grwat loxation 2mins walk to the watrtfront and to great cafes. Right across thr road from a shopping centre with Farmers etc
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Brougham Heights Motel
This Motel was splendid, comfortable and cosy. Everything at hand
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD
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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stadium Taranaki and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
