Welbourn 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.
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.
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 Welbourn Hotel Deals
Pukekura Motor Lodge
Room very clean & well stocked.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
Very nice, clean and quiet location. Spa bath an added bonus. Will definitely stay again when visiting New Plymouth.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Private sunny home, easy walk to Pukekura Park, city and walkways
Very good location. Nice enclosed deck area, good amenities
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Plymouth International
Room was clean, staff were helpful. Gym was lacking items
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Warm and friendly staff. The bed felt like we were sleeping on a cloud.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Very comfortable stay. Friendly helpful staff Clean room 👍
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welbourn
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 TSB Stadium.
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 Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands.
