Whalers Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whalers Gate
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Whalers Gate Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Room was clean, staff were helpful. Gym was lacking items
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Warm and friendly staff. The bed felt like we were sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
clean
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Nice spacious and clean room, excellent staff and free access to gym. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Flamingo Motel
Clean spacious room, comfy bed. Nice pool area and on outskirts of town. Kitchen area and bathroom need updating and room near main road meant some traffic noise.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whalers Gate
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
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.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
