Strandon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Strandon
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Wonderful staff, modern stylish accomodation, bars, restaurant and art works. Bonus was the free bikes to explore Taranaki's beautiful Coastal Bike/Walk ways. Highly recommend. Tibby in the Rocks Bar shared her top tips to explore locally which was wonderful."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
"STAFF WAS FRIENDLY WAS CLEAN & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. AND SPA POOL WAS LOVELY"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
The Strand
"Super convenient spot for work travel. Well laid out and very comfortable"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Plymouth International
"All of it"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Where to stay in Strandon
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are top sights worth seeing.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bell Block
Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, New Plymouth Golf Club or East End Reserve 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.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
