Westown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

Wind Wand

4/5(171 reviews)

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
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery showing modern architecture, heritage architecture and night scenes

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

4/5(68 reviews)

Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

Our pick of the best Westown Hotel Deals

Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
2 out of 5
12 Clawton Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
The price is AU$46 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$46
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this hostel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium ...
7.4/10 Good! (47 reviews)
"Exactly as advertised, don't expect anything other than what is presented. I must say, the staff are incredible! Helpful, informative, and friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
The Secret Studio, Outdoor Bath & Pizza Oven
The Secret Studio, Outdoor Bath & Pizza Oven
New Plymouth
The price is AU$255 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this vacation home in New Plymouth. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
2 nights in New Plymouth
"First time staying in New Plymouth as a couple and were apprehensive about staying in a place that wasn’t a motel. Couldn’t have been more impressed. Excellent communication, friendliness and key handover. Comfortable bed, outdoor bath and even a hammock! Felt like our own private nest with everything ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

The Secret Studio, Outdoor Bath & Pizza Oven
Magic on Maratahu. Spacious, Warm & sunny apartment
Magic on Maratahu. Spacious, Warm & sunny apartment
New Plymouth
Stay at this apartment in New Plymouth. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great stay
"We came to New Plymouth for the festival of the lights. It was our first time to the area and the accommodation was perfect. It was a close driving distance to everything, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would use the accommodation again."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

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Magic on Maratahu. Spacious, Warm & sunny apartment
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$86 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Properly was as expected. Clean and tidy and convenient location."

Reviewed on 10 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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Plymouth International
Quest New Plymouth
Quest New Plymouth
4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street, New Plymouth
The price is AU$166 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (629 reviews)
Wonderful
"Wonderful modern hotel. Studios are big and well equip, personal is very nice. Clean and well situated. Don't hesitate."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Quest New Plymouth
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Other neighbourhoods around Westown

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Marfell

While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Barrett Domain Walkway and Paritutu Rock are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marfell
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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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.

Lynmouth
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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 Pukekura Park.

Frankleigh Park
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Lower Vogeltown

While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.

Lower Vogeltown
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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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Vogeltown

Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vogeltown

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