Whalers Gate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whalers Gate
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 Whalers Gate Hotel Deals
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The rooms were specious, tidy and clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Plymouth International
Room was spotless and all the amenities were provided
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
One of the nicer hotels in New Plymouth. Clean, well maintained, attentive staff and service. Down by the waterfront and easily accessible to the restaurants and bars around the township. Will definitely book this again for our next trip
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Parking was really convenient. Didn't try the breakfasts.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Beautiful view of ocean and snowcapped mountains. One very strong recommendation would be to remove the big huge plant from right in front of our room. It blocked the view substantially.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel seems to be getting a little old!! But not in disrepair just needs a lift
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whalers Gate
Hurdon
Hurdon might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Back Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Wind Wand.
Whalers Gate Travel Guide
- Pukekura Park
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Fitzroy Beach
- Oakura Beach
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Back Beach
- TSB Stadium
- 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
- Richmond Cottage
