Whalers Gate Travel Guide

New Plymouth

Popular places to visit

Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Fitzroy Beach showing a bay or harbour and a sunset

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.

Fitzroy Beach
Pukekura Park which includes forest scenes and a waterfall

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.

Pukekura Park
Paritutu Rock featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

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.

Paritutu Rock
Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

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.

Wind Wand
New Plymouth which includes a sunset and a bridge

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.

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

Top hotels in Whalers Gate

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
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The price is 1.412.323 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
1.412.323 ₫
1.624.171 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Quick trip and only stayed 12 hours as needed a bed. Did have a drink at the bar, service was good. The Devon is always a safe bet for a well priced. Clean and tidy hotel for the night"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Happy with the stay. No problems"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Plymouth International
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
The price is 1.822.305 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
1.822.305 ₫
2.095.651 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Quest New Plymouth
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is 2.824.646 ₫ per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
2.824.646 ₫
3.248.343 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
"Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Saint Mary's Church and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Distinction New Plymouth Hotel. Was very impressed with our room and service. We booked last minute and were well looked after. Great value for money"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

3 out of 5
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is 1.887.624 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
1.887.624 ₫
2.170.768 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Whalers Gate

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Marfell

While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marfell
Paritutu Rock showing a bay or harbour, a beach and mountains

Spotswood

While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.

Spotswood
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Blagdon

Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.

Blagdon
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Westown

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.

Westown
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Moturoa

Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Moturoa
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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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

Lynmouth

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