Bell Block Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Bell Block Hotel Deals
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
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 good stay. Cleaning was not that good there was little bugs inside the house.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Rosandra Retreat 2 - Luxury home away from home
Amenities in good condition. We were only there one night so didn't really get to see the fully range of amenities available.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Beachfront Apartment with Ocean Views
Nice and cozy, we liked, quiet place.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Plymouth International
Excellent stay. The room was clean and the pool was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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 East End Reserve 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.
