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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ridgewood
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International
Easy check in, really happy and friendly staff. The room had some bugs, it was very spacious though.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
This hotel is nice and close to the city centre. We enjoyed the proximity to restaurants and the coastal walkway. The accommodation was spacious for our family and staff helped when we had issues with aircon and some supplies in our room.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
Easy access to local dining area. Salt restaurant staff were fantastic and the meal in the restaurant was exceptional - beyond anything I had expected for a hotel restaurant. Clean, Tidy and quiet, decor is a little dated. Self parking and no extra cost is a bonus!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Seperate bedroom and great location Parking was a lot for this location as not secure
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
The condition of our room was not good, they need a total upgrade...Apart from this it was pretty good
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgewood
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.
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.
Hurdon
When in Hurdon, 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 Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
