Welbourn
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
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.
Top hotels in Welbourn
Pukekura Motor Lodge
Great place to stay. Clean tidy. Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
Very nice, clean and quiet location. Spa bath an added bonus. Will definitely stay again when visiting New Plymouth.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Plymouth International
Convenient location with a heated pool
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Great location. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Good size room. Didn't like the smell in the room though. Overall would recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Clean, tidy, quiet and easy access
Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welbourn
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Merrilands
While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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.
