Glen Avon Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit

Pukekura Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pukekura Park, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Bowl of Brooklands
Catch an event at Bowl of Brooklands during your trip to New Plymouth. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Fitzroy Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Fitzroy Beach during your travels in Fitzroy? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Wind Wand
Learn about the local history of New Plymouth with a stop at Wind Wand. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.

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.

Paritutu Rock
Explore the great outdoors at Paritutu Rock, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area or seek out its cycling trails.
Top hotels in Glen Avon

Plymouth International
clean rooms and courteous staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Parking was good. Outdoor pool and spa was good.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good customer service and good clean room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Great facilities and service. Would stay again. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Quest New Plymouth
Great location, clean room and spacious. Great for families.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Flamingo Motel
Clean room, only saw staff on arrival but were very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Avon

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 Brooklands Zoo.

Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
