Whalers Gate
New Plymouth
Visit Whalers Gate
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Whalers Gate
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great location. Rooms were a bit small
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Plymouth International
Nice rooms despised old hotel, I can only say that be careful when you get in the bathtub for shower. It is very high and not easy to get in , rest is all good, friendly staff, nice location, nice rooms.
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
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Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Thanks for allowing us to store our mountain bikes in the basement.
Reviewed on 30 Apr, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great helpful staff. Enjoyed our breakfast
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
This hotel is nice and close to the city centre. We enjoyed the proximity to restaurants and the coastal walkway. The accommodation was spacious for our family and staff helped when we had issues with aircon and some supplies in our room.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whalers Gate
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
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.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve 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 Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
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.
