Strandon
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Strandon
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Parking was good. Outdoor pool and spa was good.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Second time staying here for a night, nice staff, good location, easy parking.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
16 Northgate Motor Lodge
Excellent stay. I loved the local map, that the motel manager gave me. And the convenience of picking up daily milk from their fridge. Thank u 2 all the staff, 4 making my 4 night stay very special.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
The Strand
Great place to stay with kids, cafe down the road was great. Easy parking, clean space.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Plymouth International
clean rooms and courteous staff
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good customer service and good clean room
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strandon
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.
Fitzroy
While visiting Fitzroy, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club.
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 Brooklands Zoo.
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 Puke Ariki and Wind Wand.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
