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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Welbourn Hotel Deals
Pukekura Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Coronation Court Motel
Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025
Private sunny home, easy walk to Pukekura Park, city and walkways
Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025
Fab Studio Plus!!- Pukekura Park/CBD right there
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Plymouth International
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 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 Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands 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.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
- TSB Stadium
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Pukekura Park
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Lake Mangamahoe
- Centre City Shopping Centre
- Back Beach
- Coastal Walkway
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Paritutu Rock
- Wind Wand
- Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
- The Goblin Forest
- Saint Mary's Church
- Puke Ariki
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- Brooklands Zoo
- East End Reserve
- TSB Showplace
- Fitzroy Golf Club
- Pouakai Zoo Park
- Sentry Hill Winery
- Yandle Park
- Barrett Domain Walkway