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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Fitzroy Hotel Deals
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Great value to be so close to the beach and hear the waves (Just don’t forget your sleeping bag).
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Within easy walk of coastal walkway and local shops . Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Great location and the rooms were clean and tidy. Easy and quick check in,Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Fitzroy Beach Retreat
It was a wonderful location, perfect for staying and for the performances of Back of the Bus - Thank you Sandra! xx
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
This property was spacious, clean, tidy and centrally located.Everything you need is available. Owner very easy to communicate with.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
STUDIO 22 . 5 minute walk to sand.
Absolutely loved our stay - lovely clean unit and stunning gardens. Unfortunately no opportunity to visit the beach on this visit but could occasionally hear the surf. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 July 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
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.
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
