Spotswood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Paritutu Rock showing mountains, a beach and a bay or harbour
Paritutu Rock featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach
Paritutu Rock showing general coastal views, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour
Paritutu Rock which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline
Photo by Tafadzwa Hove
Photo by Tafadzwa Hove

Popular places to visit

Paritutu Rock featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach

Paritutu Rock

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.

Paritutu Rock
Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

Bowl of Brooklands

4.5/5(87 reviews)

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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Pukekura Park which includes a cascade and forests

Pukekura Park

5/5(153 reviews)

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Pukekura Park
Fitzroy Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a sunset

Fitzroy Beach

4.5/5(97 reviews)

This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.

Fitzroy Beach
New Plymouth featuring a sunset and a bridge

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

5/5(44 reviews)

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.

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands Zoo

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.

Brooklands Zoo

Our pick of the best Spotswood Hotel Deals

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is AU$89 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We have chosen to stay at this property multiple times due to the location to the town. The cleanliness of the property. The facilities available, the pool, restaurant and bar. The staff are great. Very attentive and mature. If there was a negative just on our last stay the internet was dropping ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International
Plymouth International
4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$115 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Really comfortable night sleep"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Plymouth International
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$162 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (886 reviews)
"Excellent service from all staff. Reception very welcoming,waiting staff in restaurant extremely courteous. Especially Kate:)Thanks you."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
4 out of 5
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is AU$127 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (691 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay with our small dog--it's easy to walk out the back and down to the beach. The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Highly recommend for dog lovers."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Quest New Plymouth
Quest New Plymouth
4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$141 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
"Clean and good sized rooms"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Quest New Plymouth
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Of Hobson And Leach Streets, New Plymouth
The price is AU$170 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Huatoki Walkway and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (457 reviews)
"Great place, room was sized perfect. I used the gym, a little small but had sufficient equipment. The hotel is at a higher rate so i was surprised that they charged a separate fee for covered parking. The outside free parks were taken by staff or you could park down the road on the street away from ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
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Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood

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Moturoa

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

Moturoa
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Blagdon

Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.

Blagdon
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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.

Port Taranaki
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Whalers Gate

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

Whalers Gate
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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 Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.

Lynmouth
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Westown

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

Westown

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