Waiwhakaiho Travel Guide
New Plymouth





Visit Waiwhakaiho
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 Waiwhakaiho

Plymouth International
Courteous and accommodating staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Loved our stay
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Easy parking. Lovely place
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The star of the show for us was the 5+ star service (if I could give 10 I would) from Gagan! He was welcoming and so helpful!
Reviewed on 22 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 Waiwhakaiho

Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Glen Avon
While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands.

Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

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 Brooklands Zoo.

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 Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
