Port Taranaki Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Visit Port Taranaki
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.
East End Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at East End Reserve, a lovely green space in New Plymouth. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Top hotels in Port Taranaki
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Lovely stay at The Devon Hotel. Pool facilities were good, the staff were very helpful and the room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Plymouth International
Great hotel with top notch restaurant (Orangery). Clean, modern and roomy.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Little bit old and dated. However for the price it's good
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Ocean view and close by to go anywhere we need.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great place to stay, Awesome people!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Port Taranaki
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
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 Puke Ariki.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Barrett Domain Walkway and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
