Ridgewood 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.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery during your trip to New Plymouth. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Puke Ariki
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Puke Ariki during your travels in New Plymouth. Visit the spas in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Top hotels in Ridgewood
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The rooms were specious, tidy and clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Plymouth International
Buffet breakfasts have had the same for the last 18mths ...change it up
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
One of the nicer hotels in New Plymouth. Clean, well maintained, attentive staff and service. Down by the waterfront and easily accessible to the restaurants and bars around the township. Will definitely book this again for our next trip
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel seems to be getting a little old!! But not in disrepair just needs a lift
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood
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 TSB Stadium.
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.
Hurdon
Hurdon might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Ridgewood Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Ridgewood by Star Rating
- Hotels in top New Plymouth neighborhoods
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- Pukekura Park
- Mount Taranaki
- Oakura Beach
- Back Beach
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Puke Ariki
- War Memorial
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- TSB Showplace
- Brooklands Zoo
- The Goblin Forest
- Paritutu Rock
- New Plymouth Golf Club
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Saint Mary's Church
- Ringcraft Moana
- Yandle Park
- Manganui Ski Area
- New Plymouth Observatory
