Spotswood Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 cycling trails.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and TSB Showplace.
Port Taranaki
While Port Taranaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and TSB Showplace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
- Paritutu Rock
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Pukekura Park
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Back Beach
- Coastal Walkway
- TSB Stadium
- Puke Ariki
- The Goblin Forest
- TSB Showplace
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Observatory
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Brooklands Zoo
- Wind Wand
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Yarrow Stadium
- Richmond Cottage
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Saint Mary's Church
- Kawaroa Park
- Barrett Domain Walkway