Moturoa Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Moturoa
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Great spot to stay. Was really nice waking up and seeing the ocean outside our door every morning
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Port view coastal perch, The Pacific Outlook
Home is beautifully presented, and was SPOTLESS when we arrived. The photos don’t do the views justice - amazing. Demelza was a great host, responded promptly, lots of lovely little extra touches that we so appreciated.Thankyou!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Home away from home elevated warm many extras .
What a fantastic house for us. Nani, Koro and our 5 Moko made the most of the space and games (while waiting for the others in the shower).Thank you Wendy & Peter for helping us out with the early in and late out, that was extremely helpful.The house feels like a comfortable safe family home.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hello Retro! Spiral staircase between two floors. Four bedrooms. Endless views.
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
perfect stay
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Plymouth International
Nice rooms despised old hotel, I can only say that be careful when you get in the bathtub for shower. It is very high and not easy to get in , rest is all good, friendly staff, nice location, nice rooms.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Moturoa
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
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 Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki 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.
