Spotswood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
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.
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.
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 Spotswood Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Really clean room was really clean and showers were good
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Amazing place staff awesome venue great and price so good, only bug would be the shower struggles for pressure and flow.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff, easy parking and a central location. We had a two bedroom apartment. I enjoyed the dark, windowless bedrooms after a day hiking to the top of Mt Taranaki, they were very quiet.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
This property is a hidden gem! We loved the hotel, room and the location. I get back there soon!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Flamingo Motel
Nice
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Asked for ground floor , had a small quiet balcony, no kitchen facilities. Had jug, fridge. Basic items. Beds comfy if you like firm.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Port Taranaki
While Port Taranaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Paritutu Rock and New Plymouth Observatory are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
