Lower Vogeltown Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Lower Vogeltown
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.
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.
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 Lower Vogeltown
Plymouth International
clean rooms and courteous staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
We received a room upgrade , very pleased with this room . Reception staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The spa tub surprised me. Better mention on the website.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Great facilities and service. Would stay again. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Great location, clean room and spacious. Great for families.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Flamingo Motel
Clean room, only saw staff on arrival but were very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Vogeltown
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo.
