Waiwhakaiho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New Plymouth featuring a bridge as well as a couple
New Plymouth featuring mountains and a bridge
New Plymouth which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset
North Island showing modern architecture and a bridge
Taranaki which includes a bridge

Popular places to visit

New Plymouth featuring a sunset and a bridge

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.

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond

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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Pukekura Park which includes a cascade and forests

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.

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

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.

Fitzroy Beach
Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

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.

Wind Wand
Brooklands Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals

Brooklands Zoo

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 Waiwhakaiho 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$92 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Tidy and well presented hotel. Clean and modern and the art work around the hotel was fantastic. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great place!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International
Plymouth International
4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$125 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great kication and spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Plymouth International
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
4 out of 5
393 Devon Street East, New Plymouth
The price is AU$134 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (726 reviews)
"Great facilities, easy to find, close to town. I'd happily stay there again."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
4 out of 5
1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$171 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (918 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
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 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
"Handy to town and restaurants and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$156 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Saint Mary's Church and Taranaki Cathedral ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (899 reviews)
Recommended stay in New Plymouth
"Nice accomodation and close to town centre. Comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiwhakaiho

Fitzroy Beach showing a bay or harbour and a sunset

Fitzroy

If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Glen Avon

While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club.

Glen Avon
Taranaki featuring a bay or harbour

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
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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 Brooklands Zoo.

Merrilands
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Bell Block

Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, New Plymouth Golf Club or Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Bell Block
Pukekura Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn

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