Merrilands Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Merrilands Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great staff. Nice room.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Great location, great view, well appointed room,
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Loved the fact it has a heated indoor pool and spa!
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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 TSB Stadium.
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.
Merrilands Travel Guide
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Pukekura Park
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Back Beach
- Paritutu Rock
- Wind Wand
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Coastal Walkway
- The Goblin Forest
- Saint Mary's Church
- TSB Stadium
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- Puke Ariki
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- East End Reserve
- TSB Showplace
- Brooklands Zoo
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Fitzroy Golf Club
- Yandle Park
