Frankleigh Park Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Frankleigh Park
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Frankleigh Park
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
Flamingo Motel
Staff welcoming, very clean, rooms are dated but spotless. Bed was comfortable and shower had great temperature and pressure.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Frankleigh Park
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Paritutu Rock and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
