New Plymouth CBD
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD
Plymouth International
The cleaning lady was hospitable and provided good service. The swimming pool and spa pool were great! Love the view of the pool area from my room. Appreciate the extra pillows provided. The sitting area near the reception table smelled musty, though. And the gym area was not very tidy. I could not ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Good location, nice staff, convenient to everything!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good customer service and good clean room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Great location, clean room and spacious. Great for families.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
very clean
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Landmark Manor Motel
The rooms were very well kept with very comfy beds and extra pillows or bedding if required, as well as all you would need in the kitchenette. The staff were also super friendly and helpful, full of recommendations of things to do in the area, not to mention it’s located right in town making you ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
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 Puke Ariki.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
