Ferndale
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ferndale
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great staff, spotless room and a very good general vibe!!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Plymouth International
Nice hotel with excellent restaurant. Handy for everything in New Plymouth
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
One of the nicer hotels in New Plymouth. Clean, well maintained, attentive staff and service. Down by the waterfront and easily accessible to the restaurants and bars around the township. Will definitely book this again for our next trip
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel seems to be getting a little old!! But not in disrepair just needs a lift
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ferndale
Hurdon
When in Hurdon, you can plan a visit to Back Beach and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Frankleigh Park
When in Frankleigh Park, you can plan a visit to Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Marfell
When in Marfell, you can plan a visit to Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Back Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Upper Vogeltown
When in Upper Vogeltown, you can plan a visit to Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lower Vogeltown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Vogeltown and surrounding area, you can visit Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.
