Brooklands Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Brooklands
City Cabin
Our host was really welcoming and the accommodation very suitable.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Plymouth International
Lovely staff, clean room
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and we enjoyed a swim in the heated pool. This will be our place to stay on future trips.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Great staff clean room central location
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Fantastic location in the foreshore, large spacious room with a king size bed, chairs and table. Very comfortable bed, lovely walk in shower hit did have a little balcony with great views over the sea and looking at mt Taranaki. Location next to the shopping mall and centre.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Room were nice and clean
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bowl of Brooklands.
