Fitzroy Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Fitzroy
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
"a little pricey for the small place & fridge wasnt on so our food expired."
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Beach Street Motel Apartments
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Good location, friendly staff and room was very clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Very nice modern hotel but our room was cold, I turned up the thermostat but didn’t make any difference until I tuned it to 24o, I’m not sure if it’s controlled by reception? bar staff were lovely and there was 50+ booked for dinner, there were no reserve signs on the tables apart from the birthdays ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Plymouth International
"It's a nice place with lots of free parking, a great heated pool and spa, rooms a little bit worn, but still nice, clean and comfortable, good value for money"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Quest New Plymouth
"Late check-in process was easy and reception staff member was so helpful and personable. Love the parking on the roof - so much safer than on the street - and clean, tidy rooms. Very comfortable bed. Nga mihi nui."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Fitzroy
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, TSB Showplace and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
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 TSB Stadium.
