Upper Vogeltown
New Plymouth
Visit Upper Vogeltown
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Upper Vogeltown
Plymouth International
Great central place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Pleasant experience, returning customer. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Also very centrally situated. A great stay thank you.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Flamingo Motel
Staff welcoming, very clean, rooms are dated but spotless. Bed was comfortable and shower had great temperature and pressure.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Vogeltown
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 Stadium Taranaki and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium 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.
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.
