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.
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 Welbourn Hotel Deals
Coronation Court Motel
We got free upgrade to the ground floor and the studio was very spacious.Clean and well maintained.The kitchen comes with cooking pots and cutleries.Parking is at door step which was very conveinent because it was raining there when we stayed.The condition of studio was outdated but they kept it ...
Reviewed on 25 June 2025
Pukekura Motor Lodge
I would have given the motor lodge a 5 star for everything except I found the mattress and pillows to be very uncomfortable . Otherwise staff was lovely and the room very clean.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
The basin soap dispenser was empty when we arrived and the shower soap dispenser fell off the shower wall while we were there. The electric blanket didn't work. However the staff member on reception was apologetic and very happy to help :)
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025
Private sunny home, easy walk to Pukekura Park, city and walkways
This is a sweet, cozy, comfortable place. We loved the fenced backyard for our dog, and appreciated the wood-burning stove on cold rainy evenings. The enclosed outdoor living area would have been wonderful in warmer weather. Many lovely places to walk with a dog are nearby, including Pukekura Park. ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Fab Studio Plus!!- Pukekura Park/CBD right there
Warmly welcomed though allowed privacy. Everything we needed was provided. Very comfortable beds. Great having the 2 studios. Easy access and parking near the door without steps to climb. Lovely garden area. Spotlessly clean. Surprisingly quiet at night as on a busy road which meant we were central ...
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welbourn
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park 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 Pukekura Park.
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.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Welbourn Travel Guide
- TSB Stadium
- Pukekura Park
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Back Beach
- 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
