New Plymouth CBD Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD
Plymouth International
Was a good hotel to stay at, great staff good restaurant. Pool and spa were great
Reviewed on 30 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
Quest New Plymouth
Everything went smoothly, from booking, checking in to checking out. The apartment was clean and well-furnished. All staff that we came across were pleasant to deal with. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
The window was blocked by some wood blinds on the outside
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Amber Court Motel
Close to shopping centre. Plenty of parking space. Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
