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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Brooklands Hotel Deals
City Cabin
We found the property was suitable for our needs with every thing clean and tidy. Out host cpmmunicated well and gave great advice about gardens to visit durong the garden festival. Would not hesitate to book again.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The rooms were specious, tidy and clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
One of the nicer hotels in New Plymouth. Clean, well maintained, attentive staff and service. Down by the waterfront and easily accessible to the restaurants and bars around the township. Will definitely book this again for our next trip
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
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.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowl of Brooklands 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.
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.
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.
Brooklands Travel Guide
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Brooklands Zoo
- Pukekura Park
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Wind Wand
- Back Beach
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- TSB Stadium
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Coastal Walkway
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Puke Ariki
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- TSB Showplace
- The Goblin Forest
- Paritutu Rock
- East End Reserve
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Saint Mary's Church
- Te Henui Walkway
- Ringcraft Moana
- Yandle Park
