Strandon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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 Strandon Hotel Deals
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Got off to a bad start. We had booked a "secure" car park (for an extra $30) as we had a classic car. On arrival we were told that there were no secure car parks available. In addition their definition of secure is very different from ours and friends we have asked. We thought we would be getting ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Our room was lovely and tidy and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
Clean, friendly informative welcome.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Strand
Staff were great.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Ocean Outlook: Coastal Views & Comfort
This property was great, awesome living and outside deck area. Lovely sea views and easy access to the beach.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Seaside Family Bach in New Plymouth
We love the 70s vibe of this house. Its proximity to the beach was perfect for a morning swim, close to town and Brooklands. Great for a larger group
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Strandon
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.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve 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.
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 New Plymouth Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
