Bell Block Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
Our pick of the best Bell Block Hotel Deals
Rosandra Retreat 2 - Luxury home away from home
Place and grounds were lovely and quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Jenny's Bed & Breakfast
Jenny is an excellent host. Very good breakfast and home bakes later. Comfortable room. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
High-End Executive Holiday Home
It was great,only little thing to say would be,no hand towel in kitchen,and no bathroom rubbish bins..otherwise good!!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home
It’s a nice and comfortable place to stay for two nights. A pet- friendly place, lots of space for our little dog to play and run, we were all happy stayed in such clean and good location holiday home.Will strongly recommend it for this pet - friendly home, and we will be back next time when we visit ...
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Family Fun Home with Heated Pool
Very spacious property, our boys loved the heated pool and spa. Getting access to the property was difficult, the access code did not get sent to us, it took 3 phone calls to finally get the code around 2 hours after the check in time. Appeared that the property manager did not believe us that the ...
Reviewed on 8 July 2025
Rosandra Retreat 1. Cosy, relax enjoy, family friendly.
Hosts Ross and Sandra were great and their property was excellent. A 10-15 minute drive to New Plymouth but not bad at all.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bell Block
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club 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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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 Brooklands Zoo.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
