Welbourn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Welbourn Hotel Deals
Pukekura Motor Lodge
Clean and affordable, great location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
Very clean, lovely decor, comfy beds, spacious room, easy parking and great location. Value for money.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Private sunny home, easy walk to Pukekura Park, city and walkways
Finding the home was easy, access was easy and the hosts instructions were easy to read and follow.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Breakfast was good. Blaine Marie’s need to be secured so they don’t move.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Plymouth International
Awsome
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Friendly staff & well located
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welbourn
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park 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.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
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.
