Lynmouth Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Lynmouth
Flamingo Motel
always clean. 3rd time here
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Plymouth International
Excellent stay. The room was clean and the pool was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Yes room great has everything you need for a comfortable stay No toaster tho Restaurant great food good prices and the pool and spa are great Very clean nice place to stay Staff friendly and very helpful and lovely
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Staff very courteous room view perfect. The microwave oven needs some warning as its position is such that the corner goes into your head when workingo
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Nice spacious and clean room, excellent staff and free access to gym. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lynmouth
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach 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.
Port Taranaki
While Port Taranaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.
