Waiwhakaiho
New Plymouth
Visit Waiwhakaiho
Popular places to visit
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
After visiting Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area or seek out its cycling trails.
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.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
Top hotels in Waiwhakaiho
Plymouth International
The adjoining restaurant was excellent. Amazing food and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plenty of staff, very friendly and hopeful
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Great staff clean room central location
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very impressed with the Millennium, great location in New Plymouth
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Room were nice and clean
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Flamingo Motel
Clean spacious room, comfy bed. Nice pool area and on outskirts of town. Kitchen area and bathroom need updating and room near main road meant some traffic noise.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waiwhakaiho
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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.
Bell Block
Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, New Plymouth Golf Club or Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
