Brooklands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Brooklands
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Brooklands Hotel Deals
City Cabin
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
"Very nice modern hotel but our room was cold, I turned up the thermostat but didn’t make any difference until I tuned it to 24o, I’m not sure if it’s controlled by reception? bar staff were lovely and there was 50+ booked for dinner, there were no reserve signs on the tables apart from the birthdays ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Plymouth International
"It's a nice place with lots of free parking, a great heated pool and spa, rooms a little bit worn, but still nice, clean and comfortable, good value for money"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Quest New Plymouth
"Late check-in process was easy and reception staff member was so helpful and personable. Love the parking on the roof - so much safer than on the street - and clean, tidy rooms. Very comfortable bed. Nga mihi nui."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Aviator
"The perfect place a quiet restful stay outside of New Plymouth."
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
"Great central location in the centre of the city. Room was clean but just a few little things that would make all the difference - kids handprints in the mirror, fittings on the spa bath a bit old/discolored, toilet seat hand-modified to fit. Not majors but just makes it feel a little bit less than ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Brooklands
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, TSB Showplace and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Fitzroy
If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Bell Block
Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, East End Reserve or Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
