Merrilands 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.
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.
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.
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 Merrilands
Plymouth International
Was a good hotel to stay at, great staff good restaurant. Pool and spa were great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Very happy with all services.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
The only point I would make is the cost of food in the restaurant is not value for money. A bit too expensive.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The parking was fine, The reception gentleman was awesome and checking in was a breeze. He gave great advice for a meal. However, I thought the room was very dreary and the bed was soft. It had everything in it but it just didn't feel like a hotel. And the big clinch was having to wipe number twos ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Flamingo Motel
This was a spacious, clean well maintained and appointed older style unit. The facilities were great. The indoor heated pool was a fabulous added extra. It was clean warm and a wonderful spot to relax in after an arduous walk.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very tasty meals and very comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Glen Avon
While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park 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 Pukekura Park.
