Blagdon
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.

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.

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 biking 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.
Blagdon Hotel Deals

Plymouth International
Pool area was awesome. Restaurant was amazing. Wifi/internet was rather slow and intermittent.
Reviewed on 2026/3/6

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Got off to a bad start. We had booked a "secure" car park (for an extra $30) as we had a classic car. On arrival we were told that there were no secure car parks available. In addition their definition of secure is very different from ours and friends we have asked. We thought we would be getting ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/3

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Room was as clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
All was great, staff fantastic.
Reviewed on 2026/3/1

Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Good room and great meal in the restaurant
Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Flamingo Motel
Pool was good. Pool furniture could be improved. Staff were exceptional.
Reviewed on 2026/3/3
Other neighborhoods around Blagdon

Moturoa
While there might not be top attractions in Moturoa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.

Lynmouth
While Lynmouth isn't home to many top sights, Stadium Taranaki and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Spotswood
If you're spending some time in Spotswood, Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are top sights worth seeing.

Port Taranaki
Port Taranaki might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.

Whalers Gate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whalers Gate and surrounding area, you can visit Back Beach and New Plymouth Observatory.
