Merrilands Travel Guide

New Plymouth

Popular places to visit

Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

Bowl of Brooklands

4/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

5/5(6 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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 Merrilands

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is 1.337.059 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.337.059 ₫
1.537.618 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely clean room and good location."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is 1.822.071 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.822.071 ₫
2.095.382 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Plymouth International
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
The price is 1.494.360 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.494.360 ₫
1.718.514 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions TSB Showplace and Richmond ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (927 reviews)
"Good location, great staff"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is 2.061.299 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.061.299 ₫
2.370.494 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (964 reviews)
"The ocean was not visible- the room was pretty nice though- we had the breakfast included and it was pretty nice"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Auto Lodge Motor Inn

Auto Lodge Motor Inn

3 out of 5
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is 1.953.155 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.953.155 ₫
2.246.128 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (769 reviews)
"Loved the fact it has a heated indoor pool and spa!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Of Hobson And Leach Streets, New Plymouth
The price is 2.602.546 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
2.602.546 ₫
2.992.928 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Te Henui Walkway and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (491 reviews)
"Beautiful accommodation just outside of town."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
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Other neighbourhoods around Merrilands

Pukekura Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden

Welbourn

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

Welbourn
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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 New Plymouth Golf Club.

Glen Avon
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands

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

Brooklands
Taranaki featuring a bay or harbour

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
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Upper Vogeltown

Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.

Upper Vogeltown
New Plymouth which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

New Plymouth CBD

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.

New Plymouth CBD

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