Westown 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.
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.
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.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
Our pick of the best Westown Hotel Deals
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
Exactly as advertised, don't expect anything other than what is presented. I must say, the staff are incredible! Helpful, informative, and friendly.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025
The Ocean Villa - Private Sauna
We had an awesome time at this Bach and loved how you have upcycle different items
Reviewed on 16 May 2025
The Secret Studio, Outdoor Bath & Pizza Oven
First time staying in New Plymouth as a couple and were apprehensive about staying in a place that wasn’t a motel. Couldn’t have been more impressed. Excellent communication, friendliness and key handover. Comfortable bed, outdoor bath and even a hammock! Felt like our own private nest with everything ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025
Plymouth International
Excellent room. Very clean and spacious. Great bed. Well priced. Will stay again
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Parking was a problem
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westown
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and Puke Ariki 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 Stadium Taranaki and Kawaroa Park.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
