Fitzroy
New Plymouth
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.
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.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
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.
Top hotels in Fitzroy
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Great location and the rooms were clean and tidy. Easy and quick check in,Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Nice & friendly. Clean throughout
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Everything was perfect. Apartments units are spacious, updated and beautifully clean. The owners are new, just 4 months and will help in any way they can. This is the place you need to be staying when in New Plymouth. An easy short drive into the city centre and just a short walk from Fitzroy Beach ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Plymouth International
Lovely staff, clean room
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and we enjoyed a swim in the heated pool. This will be our place to stay on future trips.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Great staff clean room central location
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Glen Avon
When in Glen Avon, you can plan a visit to Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Merrilands
While Merrilands might 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 TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
While visiting New Plymouth CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand.
