Upper Vogeltown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Vogeltown
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.
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.
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.
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 Upper Vogeltown Hotel Deals
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Wonderful staff, modern stylish accomodation, bars, restaurant and art works. Bonus was the free bikes to explore Taranaki's beautiful Coastal Bike/Walk ways. Highly recommend. Tibby in the Rocks Bar shared her top tips to explore locally which was wonderful."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Plymouth International
"All of it"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
"Great central location in the centre of the city. Room was clean but just a few little things that would make all the difference - kids handprints in the mirror, fittings on the spa bath a bit old/discolored, toilet seat hand-modified to fit. Not majors but just makes it feel a little bit less than ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
"We arrived just before sunset and we were greeted by a beautiful sunset. Our cabin was on absolute beach frontage so the view was unobstructed. We poured ourselves a glass of wine and sat on the deck having a relaxing evening. The kitchen area had all the necessary items to prepare a meal but all ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Upper Vogeltown
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.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Bell Block
Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, New Plymouth Golf Club or East End Reserve are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
