Frankleigh Park Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Frankleigh Park
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.
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.
Top hotels in Frankleigh Park
Plymouth International
Courteous and accommodating staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Room was great and comfortable
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Good location, nice staff, convenient to everything!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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
Quest New Plymouth
Great Stay. Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
parking was easy, Food was great but not included in the room booking
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Frankleigh Park
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
Hurdon
Hurdon might not have many top sights, but Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
