Moturoa 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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Moturoa Hotel Deals
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Ocean view and close by to go anywhere we need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Home away from home elevated warm many extras .
Outdoor area needed a bit of TLC but a great space. Home away from home feel:)
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Modern Studio, close to Beach and Port
Excellent accommodation and hosts. Mark and Jill were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed being close to the Coastal Walkway and the city. Lots to explore in New Plymouth and this was a great place for a base to do that.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Retro Views
This house is dated for sure (in the best way imaginable). The detail was endless, everywhere you looked there was something new and exciting to discover. Then once you get past the decor, the views were spectacular with floor to ceiling windows on both levels in room after room. Watch the ships ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025
Plymouth International
Courteous and accommodating staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Room was great and comfortable
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Moturoa
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stadium Taranaki and Puke Ariki.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Back Beach and Puke Ariki are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand 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.
