Port Taranaki
New Plymouth
Visit Port Taranaki
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 Port Taranaki
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"location"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Plymouth International
"Really big room and the staff just lovely cheers"
Reviewed on May 23, 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 Bathrooms were a bit outdated.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
"It says in the unit free wi-fi that’s not the case"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Other neighbourhoods around Port Taranaki
Moturoa
While there might not be top attractions in Moturoa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Blagdon
When in Blagdon, you can plan a visit to Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Spotswood
If you're spending some time in Spotswood, Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth isn't home to many top sights, Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marfell
When in Marfell, you can plan a visit to Barrett Domain Walkway and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
