Moturoa
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.
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.
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.
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
Modern Studio, close to Beach and Port
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
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great place, great staff and great things to do. Lovely buffet dinner onsite too.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Plymouth International
Easy check in, really happy and friendly staff. The room had some bugs, it was very spacious though.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The room was spacious and nice an clean. Hotel fully recommended
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Paritutu Rock and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
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.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.
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.
