Ridgewood Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Ridgewood
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ridgewood
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Modern room, clean and tidy and quiet. Comfy beds"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Plymouth International
"All of it"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Quest New Plymouth
"It’s a really good safe quiet place to stay if your solar solo female traveller for work. The staff are really nice and always willing to help so I would definitely recommend this to anybody especially someone that wants somewhere quiet and safe and it gets locked up at night so it’s very secure ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
"Great central location in the centre of the city. Room was clean but just a few little things that would make all the difference - kids handprints in the mirror, fittings on the spa bath a bit old/discolored, toilet seat hand-modified to fit. Not majors but just makes it feel a little bit less than ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
"Nice central location"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
"We arrived just before sunset and we were greeted by a beautiful sunset. Our cabin was on absolute beach frontage so the view was unobstructed. We poured ourselves a glass of wine and sat on the deck having a relaxing evening. The kitchen area had all the necessary items to prepare a meal but all ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ridgewood
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, TSB Showplace and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Bell Block
Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, East End Reserve or Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
