New Plymouth CBD
New Plymouth
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Popular places to visit
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.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
Saint Mary's Church
Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.
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.
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.
Top hotels in New Plymouth CBD
Plymouth International
Check-in was a breeze and made even more so with Michelle looking after us. Room was beautifully presented - booked a table at the restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal there. Only issue we had was traffic noise which was most intrusive.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Superb receptionist who really set the tone for our stay. Great central location.
Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Spacious room with comfortable bed and good amenities provided. Enjoyed the restaurant meal and reception staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Clean and tidy
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Landmark Manor Motel
Very friendly and informative staff, great location lovely room.would highly recommend
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Room was nice and cool on arrival sleep was great breakfast was well needed
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Plymouth CBD
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.
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.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
