New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

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.

Wind Wand
Saint Mary\'s Church which includes a cemetery, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Saint Mary's Church

Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.

Saint Mary's Church
Puke Ariki showing modern architecture and night scenes

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.

Puke Ariki
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and modern architecture

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.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Fitzroy Beach showing a bay or harbour and a sunset

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.

Fitzroy Beach

Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD

Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Happy with the stay. No problems"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Plymouth International
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
The price is £57 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£57
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Quest New Plymouth
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is £87 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£87
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews)
"The room was good, the pleasure of the shower was fantastic and another great thing was there was bath tab! If there are more parking would be great but we would stay at there next time again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Saint Mary's Church and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Distinction New Plymouth Hotel. Was very impressed with our room and service. We booked last minute and were well looked after. Great value for money"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Of Hobson And Leach Streets, New Plymouth
The price is £84 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£84
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Te Henui Walkway and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Briliant place to stay in New Plymouth. Great location. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
The State Hotel

The State Hotel

4 out of 5
162 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
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The price is £74 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£74
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
"Awesome older style hotel, tastefully decorated to create a luxurious environment. Close to restaurants and the wonderful coastal walkway."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD

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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 Bowl of Brooklands.

Lower Vogeltown
Pukekura Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands

If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Brooklands
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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 Stadium Taranaki and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

Lynmouth
Taranaki featuring a bay or harbour

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
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Vogeltown

Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vogeltown

New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide

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