Merrilands
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 biking trails.
Merrilands Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Great central place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Room was large, spacious, clean and tidy, the staff were super helpful when I called in lost after the main highway south was closed, I wouldn’t have gotten there without them
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Also very centrally situated. A great stay thank you.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Flamingo Motel
Staff welcoming, very clean, rooms are dated but spotless. Bed was comfortable and shower had great temperature and pressure.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 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 Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
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.
Upper Vogeltown
When in Upper Vogeltown, you can plan a visit to Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
