New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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New Plymouth featuring modern architecture
New Plymouth which includes a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

Wind Wand

4/5(171 reviews)

Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.

Wind Wand
Saint Mary\'s Church showing a cemetery, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Mary's Church

4/5(9 reviews)

Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.

Saint Mary's Church
Puke Ariki featuring modern architecture and night scenes

Puke Ariki

4.5/5(95 reviews)

Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.

Puke Ariki
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery showing modern architecture, heritage architecture and night scenes

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

4/5(68 reviews)

Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

Bowl of Brooklands

4.5/5(87 reviews)

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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Fitzroy Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a sunset

Fitzroy Beach

4.5/5(97 reviews)

This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.

Fitzroy Beach

Our pick of the best New Plymouth CBD Hotel Deals

Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$116 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$116
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Plymouth International
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$121 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$121
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (661 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Quest New Plymouth
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$186 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$186
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"Room was very comfortable and clean. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful, restaurant food was excellent. Highly recommended and will definitely stay again 😊"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$113 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$113
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Saint Mary's Church and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (916 reviews)
"Nice convenient location. Good size room with jetted bath."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Of Hobson And Leach Streets, New Plymouth
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$171
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Te Henui Walkway and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
"The property was conveniently located at the centre of the city. Good customer service from all staff. The room was clean and tidy. They allow late check-outs (depending on room availability). Overall, good place to stay in New Plymouth."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
King and Queen Hotel Suites

King and Queen Hotel Suites

4 out of 5
Corner of King and Queen Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$195 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$195
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (567 reviews)
"Awesome staff and clean modern rooms"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

King and Queen Hotel Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD

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Lower Vogeltown

While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.

Lower Vogeltown
Pukekura Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands

If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Brooklands
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Lynmouth

While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stadium Taranaki and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

Lynmouth
Taranaki showing a bay or harbour

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
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Vogeltown

Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vogeltown

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