Blagdon Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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 Blagdon
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and TSB Showplace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
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.
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Pukekura Park
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Puke Ariki
- The Goblin Forest
- TSB Showplace
- TSB Stadium
- Paritutu Rock
- Back Beach
- Observatory
- Coastal Walkway
- Brooklands Zoo
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Wind Wand
- Yarrow Stadium
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Richmond Cottage
- Saint Mary's Church
- Kawaroa Park
- Barrett Domain Walkway
- Te Henui Walkway
- Real Tart Gallery