Welbourn Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Welbourn
Pukekura Motor Lodge
Quiet, clean Very handy to downtown. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
We stayed through the Light Festival at the busy NY time, reverything was great, Location is best, can walk to park easy, super clean room and full equipped kitchen to make our food, abit small area for kitchen but cant fault more, the spa bath was perfect too, definitely stay there
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Plymouth International
Clean room, friendly staffs, nice pool & close to attractions. Good place to relax for holiday.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Room was great and comfortable
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Room and staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The service was superb and I expect ally felt loved and welcomed by the reception staff and what I assumed as the manager? He was very accommodating and my stay was wonderful. My partner especially agrees.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welbourn
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
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 Brooklands Zoo.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
