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.

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.
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Other neighborhoods around Merrilands

Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium 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.

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 Pukekura Park.

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.

New Plymouth CBD
While visiting New Plymouth CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki.