Fitzroy
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Fitzroy
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Great location and the rooms were clean and tidy. Easy and quick check in,Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Nice & friendly. Clean throughout
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
STUDIO 22 . 5 minute walk to sand.
Room was the perfect size. Very accommodating to have our dog with us.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Everything was perfect. Apartments units are spacious, updated and beautifully clean. The owners are new, just 4 months and will help in any way they can. This is the place you need to be staying when in New Plymouth. An easy short drive into the city centre and just a short walk from Fitzroy Beach ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
Kitchen excellent for making basic meals, lots of bits and pieces. House was immaculate.One thing we would have appreciated was a guidebook with info re wifi, tv remote.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Fitzroy Beach Retreat
Great spacious and dog friendly accomodation close to the coastal walkway, beach and a short drive to town.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Glen Avon
While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fitzroy Beach 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 TSB Stadium.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
