Strandon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Strandon
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Strandon
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Absolutely loved staying at the Devon Hotel. I had initially booked for 2 nights but because of some spare time, decided to go an extra night. Unfortunately the room I had booked wasn't available for the extra night so I had to book a different room. The staff at reception when checking in sorted ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
"Loved this place will definitely be back"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
"great place to stay"
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Strand
"Super convenient spot for work travel. Well laid out and very comfortable"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Plymouth International
"Staff friendly and helpfully. Made to fell welcome and noting was a problem"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Aviator
"The perfect place a quiet restful stay outside of New Plymouth."
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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, 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 Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
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 Pukekura Park.
