Merrilands 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.
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 Merrilands
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
Good customer service and good clean room
Reviewed on 8 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 Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park 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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
