Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Spotswood
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The rooms were specious, tidy and clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Plymouth International
Buffet breakfasts have had the same for the last 18mths ...change it up
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
One of the nicer hotels in New Plymouth. Clean, well maintained, attentive staff and service. Down by the waterfront and easily accessible to the restaurants and bars around the township. Will definitely book this again for our next trip
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel seems to be getting a little old!! But not in disrepair just needs a lift
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
