Fitzroy Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Fitzroy Hotel Deals
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Quick check-in. Roomy and clean ‘cabin’. Close to beach.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
rooms were clean and staff was really helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
STUDIO 22 . 5 minute walk to sand.
Really lovely host who was very welcoming. The room was perfect and we had a really nice time.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Everything was perfect. Apartments units are spacious, updated and beautifully clean. The owners are new, just 4 months and will help in any way they can. This is the place you need to be staying when in New Plymouth. An easy short drive into the city centre and just a short walk from Fitzroy Beach ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
Lovely cosy home, had everything needed.Good host to top it off
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Stylish Coastal Getaway Near Fitzroy Beach
Spacious, quiet street while also close to the shops. Having a couple of board games was great on a rainy day.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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.
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 TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
