Blagdon
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

Wind Wand
Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.

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 Blagdon

Plymouth International
Gud
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
We thought the whole deal was brilliant!!!
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Nice and relaxed clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Flamingo Motel
Loved the outdoor and indoor (heated) pool.
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very tasty meals and very comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blagdon

Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, New Plymouth Observatory and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and New Plymouth Observatory.

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

Port Taranaki
While Port Taranaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.

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