Brooklands Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Brooklands Hotel Deals
City Cabin
Our host was really welcoming and the accommodation very suitable.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Plymouth International
Everything was great. Good breakfast. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Superb receptionist who really set the tone for our stay. Great central location.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very pleasant stay, Ravindra at the front desk was very friendly and accommodating, will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Flamingo Motel
Very friendly check in staff. Room was basic but comfortable and with Aircon. Hot pool was great. Only suggestion for the pool I'd have is a shower nearby (?outdoor) and a way to easily move from the hot to the cold pool. Overall great value for money.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium 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 Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
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.
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 Bowl of Brooklands.
