Merrilands 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.
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 Merrilands Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Staff were exceptionally helpful. Clean room. Nice pool. Easy access.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great hotel. Clean room, excellent staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Superb receptionist who really set the tone for our stay. Great central location.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very pleasant stay, Ravindra at the front desk was very friendly and accommodating, will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Flamingo Motel
Very friendly check in staff. Room was basic but comfortable and with Aircon. Hot pool was great. Only suggestion for the pool I'd have is a shower nearby (?outdoor) and a way to easily move from the hot to the cold pool. Overall great value for money.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park 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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
