Merrilands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 Merrilands Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Excellent room. Very clean and spacious. Great bed. Well priced. Will stay again
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Parking was a problem
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The star of the show for us was the 5+ star service (if I could give 10 I would) from Gagan! He was welcoming and so helpful!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great place to stay, Awesome people!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Ocean view and close by to go anywhere we need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 Bowl of Brooklands.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Vogeltown
Though Upper Vogeltown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
