Westown Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westown
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
"The facilities we at on the weekend, is poor and stinks like a place that wasn't used, for a long time. We are very disappointed, the pillow is not for your sleeping, I don't know what i call it. It's not hygiene, for ten people to sleep inside, you should cut down to a healthy number, and not the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Plymouth International
"Staff friendly and helpfully. Made to fell welcome and noting was a problem"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Aviator
"The perfect place a quiet restful stay outside of New Plymouth."
Reviewed on 31 Jan 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
Where to stay in Westown
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
