Ridgewood
New Plymouth


Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
After visiting Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its biking trails.
Top hotels in Ridgewood

Plymouth International
Everything was great. Good breakfast. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Superb receptionist who really set the tone for our stay. Great central location.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Flamingo Motel
Staff were super friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Room was clean and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood

Frankleigh Park
When in Frankleigh Park, you can plan a visit to Stadium Taranaki and Bowl of Brooklands, 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.

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.

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.

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

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.
