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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Fitzroy Hotel Deals
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Nice & friendly. Clean throughout
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Great location and the rooms were clean and tidy. Easy and quick check in,Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025
Beach Street Motel Apartments
We stayed for 7 nights its was very clean and liveable
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Fitzroy Beach Retreat
Great spacious and dog friendly accomodation close to the coastal walkway, beach and a short drive to town.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
Super clean, lovely house, fantastic communication, great location. We had an amazing stay! Highly recommend. :)
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
STUDIO 22 . 5 minute walk to sand.
Super friendly, lovely dogs, perfect location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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 Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands.
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 Brooklands Zoo.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
