Highlands Park
New Plymouth
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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.

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.

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.

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.

East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Highlands Park

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Very nice just a small shelf for the bathroom in where I stayed in would be nice to put my skin care stuff next time but other than that it was pretty good!"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Plymouth International
"Good good"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Aviator
"The perfect place a quiet restful stay outside of New Plymouth."
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
"Spacious rooms. Great location to CBD. Restaurants, shops are within walking distance. Bathrooms were a bit outdated. Facilities are all offsite eg gym, pool etc. Minimal parking."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Quest New Plymouth
"Great location, city centre. clean and well-appointed room for the money."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
"Great helpful staff. Enjoyed our breakfast"
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Park

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.

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.

Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.

Vogeltown
While Vogeltown 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.

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.
