Highlands Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highlands Park
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.
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.
Our pick of the best Highlands Park Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Yes Only comment was that we should be informed at front desk that ev charging will cost 30 as prev it was free
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Great location, great view, well appointed room,
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Loved the fact it has a heated indoor pool and spa!
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Park
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura 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 Pukekura Park.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park 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 Pukekura Park and Bowl of Brooklands.
Highlands Park Travel Guide
- Pukekura Park
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Back Beach
- TSB Stadium
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Wind Wand
- Coastal Walkway
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Brooklands Zoo
- The Goblin Forest
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Puke Ariki
- TSB Showplace
- Paritutu Rock
- East End Reserve
- New Plymouth Observatory
- Te Henui Walkway
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Saint Mary's Church
- Ringcraft Moana
- Yandle Park
