Highlands Park Travel 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Park
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.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Pukekura Park
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Brooklands Zoo
- Coastal Walkway
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Back Beach
- Lake Mangamahoe
- TSB Stadium
- Wind Wand
- Puke Ariki
- Paritutu Rock
- TSB Showplace
- The Goblin Forest
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Yandle Park
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Yarrow Stadium
- Saint Mary's Church
- Fitzroy Golf Club
- Richmond Cottage
- Observatory
- East End Reserve