Brooklands
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.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Brooklands
City Cabin
Good clean rooms, small and peaceful. Very welcoming hosts
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Everything clean and modern. Staff were very helpful. Lots of amenities.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Plymouth International
Great stay
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Beautiful room, really helpful staff, and a great onsite restaurant.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Hotel location was good. Has ample parking facility. Very courteous staff.. rooms were clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Ocean view and close by to go anywhere we need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
Merrilands
While Merrilands may 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.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo.
