Blagdon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Blagdon
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Always great service beds are comfortable place is inviting and it has a good vibe I even send my friends there if they are going that way
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Plymouth International
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Very impressed with the hotel, especially the helpful and friendly staff. GB
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Location. Large space. TV options
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
The room, the staff and the scenery were spectacular.Room was very clean and it was so quiet with only the waves of the ocean making their presence know to those who listen.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel seems to be getting a little old!! But not in disrepair just needs a lift
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blagdon
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
