Westown
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westown
The Secret Studio, Outdoor Bath & Pizza Oven
"Really cute tiny home with lovely little garden/outdoor area. Awesome for 1 nights stay but abit small for hubby and I for the 3 nights we stayed."
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
"The facilities we at on the weekend, is poor and stinks like a place that wasn't used, for a long time. We are very disappointed, the pillow is not for your sleeping, I don't know what i call it. It's not hygiene, for ten people to sleep inside, you should cut down to a healthy number, and not the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Ocean Villa - Private Sauna
"Excellent property, very clean. If something is wrong very prompt service from the Host."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Magic on Maratahu. Spacious, Warm & sunny apartment
"Cosy and relaxing home."
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"My room is a little too small, otherwise everything else is good."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Plymouth International
"Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend the fish n chips. Clean spacious rooms"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westown
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Barrett Domain Walkway and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Puke Ariki.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
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.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Puke Ariki.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
