Urenui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Urenui featuring general coastal views, a pebble beach and rocky coastline
Urenui which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline
Urenui featuring a lake or waterhole
New Plymouth which includes a pebble beach, general coastal views and a bay or harbour
New Plymouth showing general coastal views and a bay or harbour

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Tarakani region, the Urenui locals go to great lengths to stay on the tourist radar.

The Urenui River flows past this sleepy settlement to spill into the North Taranaki Bight. The locals are a hoot. They’ll tell you that Urenui means “large male parts” in Māori, while it could also just mean “great courage.” During the annual sheep-shearing competition in the pub, competitors have to pedal a bicycle to power up the shears and the yearly Naki Run Amuck sees hundreds of muddy runners stampede through town.

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is AU$86 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$86
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Enjoyed the spa pool 👍 Everything available in the one area which was great. Staff very approachable & friendly. Have stayed 3 times & look forward to returning again soon."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$123
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Plymouth International
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$101 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$101
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions TSB Showplace and Richmond ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (928 reviews)
"Nice big spacious rooms but there is a Indian food smell."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (669 reviews)
"Good hotel in the bottom end of New Plymouth, close to everything"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Quest New Plymouth
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
1d Beach St, Fitzroy, New Plymouth
Book a stay at this beach cabin in New Plymouth. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fitzroy Golf Club and East End Reserve ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"Lovely location right on such a unique beach"

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Molesworth Cottage - 
Central location & close to beach

Molesworth Cottage - Central location & close to beach

New Plymouth
Stay at this cottage in New Plymouth. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Great host, cute cottage, lovely little touches all the way through."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Molesworth Cottage - Central location & close to beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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