Merrilands
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
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.
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.
Merrilands Hotel Deals
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Nice and comfortable . Easy check in, close to amenities.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Plymouth International
Nice rooms despised old hotel, I can only say that be careful when you get in the bathtub for shower. It is very high and not easy to get in , rest is all good, friendly staff, nice location, nice rooms.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
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Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Thanks for allowing us to store our mountain bikes in the basement.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Great helpful staff. Enjoyed our breakfast
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Egmont Eco Leisure Park - Hostel
The facilities we at on the weekend, is poor and stinks like a place that wasn't used, for a long time. We are very disappointed, the pillow is not for your sleeping, I don't know what i call it. It's not hygiene, for ten people to sleep inside, you should cut down to a healthy number, and not the ...
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Glen Avon
When in Glen Avon, you can plan a visit to East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Highlands Park
While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach.
Vogeltown
While Vogeltown might 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 TSB Stadium.
