New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD

Plymouth International
clean rooms and courteous staff
Reviewed on 11 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

Brougham Heights Motel
We stayed in a 2 bed apt. It was wonderful. So clean and spacious. The most comfy beds and tidy kitchnette. Tv in the main bedroom, and a spa tub. Other motels could learn from these guys!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Great location, very modern and comfortable. Staff were excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD

Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.

Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.

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 Stadium Taranaki and Kawaroa Park.

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

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

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
