Port Taranaki
New Plymouth
Visit Port Taranaki
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
Top hotels in Port Taranaki
Plymouth International
Great
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The staff were amazing, also having a dryer available to guests is the best thing I’ve seen at at hotel in ages, superb idea for families who have children who want to swim every day
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Staff were great, room had everything needed
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great place to stay, Awesome people!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Ocean view and close by to go anywhere we need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Port Taranaki
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
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.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
