Strandon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Strandon
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
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
Room spotless and well equipped. The man on reception and the cleaner were both very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Strand
Great place to stay with kids, cafe down the road was great. Easy parking, clean space.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Seaside Family Bach in New Plymouth
We love the 70s vibe of this house. Its proximity to the beach was perfect for a morning swim, close to town and Brooklands. Great for a larger group
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Ocean Outlook: Coastal Views in New Plymouth
This property was great, awesome living and outside deck area. Lovely sea views and easy access to the beach.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Strandon
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.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Merrilands
While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
