Westown
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Westown
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
"The facilities we at on the weekend, is poor and stinks like a place that wasn't used, for a long time. We are very disappointed, the pillow is not for your sleeping, I don't know what i call it. It's not hygiene, for ten people to sleep inside, you should cut down to a healthy number, and not the ..."
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"My room is a little too small, otherwise everything else is good."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Plymouth International
"Enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend the fish n chips. Clean spacious rooms"
Reviewed on May 27, 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 Bathrooms were a bit outdated.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
Other neighbourhoods around Westown
Marfell
When in Marfell, you can plan a visit to Barrett Domain Walkway and Back Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth isn't home to many top sights, Kawaroa Park and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Blagdon
When in Blagdon, you can plan a visit to Back Beach and Puke Ariki, 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.
