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.
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.
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 Fitzroy Hotel Deals
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025
New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park
Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025
Fitzroy Beach Retreat
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025
STUDIO 22 . 5 minute walk to sand.
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Cosy family cottage home in a great location
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fitzroy
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 New Plymouth Golf Club.
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth Golf Club and Fitzroy Beach 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 Pukekura Park.
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.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
- Fitzroy Golf Club
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Pukekura Park
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Back Beach
- Coastal Walkway
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Paritutu Rock
- Wind Wand
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- The Goblin Forest
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Saint Mary's Church
- Puke Ariki
- TSB Stadium
- Brooklands Zoo
- East End Reserve
- TSB Showplace
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Yandle Park
- Barrett Domain Walkway