Spotswood Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Spotswood
Plymouth International
Good experience and comfortable place to stay for the day and night.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Lovely welcome staff great
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Clean, spacious room, welcoming staff, wonderful amenities including the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever had at a hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Room was large, spacious, clean and tidy, the staff were super helpful when I called in lost after the main highway south was closed, I wouldn’t have gotten there without them
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Also very centrally situated. A great stay thank you.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Flamingo Motel
Very clean room, pool was a hit (warm and cold pools), and games room a bonus.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Yarrow Stadium and Paritutu Rock are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
