Welbourn Travel Guide
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Welbourn
Pukekura Motor Lodge
We stayed here for a weekend. Check in was easy and welcoming. Our room was ready, and spotlessly clean. Our bed was comfortable, and although our room was close to the main road, we were not disturbed by traffic noise.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Bks Egmont Motor Lodge
Clean, spacious, great for our overnight stop
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Plymouth International
Pool area was awesome. Restaurant was amazing. Wifi/internet was rather slow and intermittent.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Great stay great value.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff, easy parking and a central location. We had a two bedroom apartment. I enjoyed the dark, windowless bedrooms after a day hiking to the top of Mt Taranaki, they were very quiet.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
All was great, staff fantastic.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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.
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park 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 Bowl of Brooklands.
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 Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.
