Fitzroy Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Our pick of the best Fitzroy Hotel Deals
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
"a little pricey for the small place & fridge wasnt on so our food expired."
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Beach Street Motel Apartments
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Good location, friendly staff and room was very clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
STUDIO 22 ….5 minute walk to sand. 2 minute bike to walkway .
"Great location, great place to stay, clean, comfortable with all you need. Certainly as described and value for money. Would certainly stay again !"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
"The house was wonderfully equipped with modern and well maintained fuxtures and fittings. Very warm, comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sunny Fitzroy Beach Retreat
(Large 220 sqm family home)
"Thanks for quick and helpful communication Kelly. We appreciated the ease of getting in and then leaving. Ideal location for us."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Glen Avon
While Glen Avon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
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 Pukekura Park.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are top sights worth seeing.
