New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Saint Mary's Church
Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.
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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD
Plymouth International
"Staff friendly and helpfully. Made to fell welcome and noting was a problem"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
"I chose this place for the position as it is right next door to the museum and research centre in the middle of town. I made a mistake pre booking as when I checked in I overheard a walk-in getting a room for $38 dollars less per night than I had paid so think about the busyness of the hotel in winter. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quest New Plymouth
"Late check-in process was easy and reception staff member was so helpful and personable. Love the parking on the roof - so much safer than on the street - and clean, tidy rooms. Very comfortable bed. Nga mihi nui."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
"Pretty good place to stay. Only issue was that the room was offered as a “two bedroom studio” there was only one bedroom"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
"Love the location of the hotel and the complimentary bike ride is definitely a plus point for us to explore the coastal walkway and the city. Having a sauna at the end of the day is just the perfect way to wind down and relax."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Landmark Manor Motel
"Recommend staying in this motel. Peaceful, no disturbances., had a good night sleep."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in New Plymouth CBD
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
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.
