Glen Avon
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.
Glen Avon Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Good experience and comfortable place to stay for the day and night.
Reviewed on 2026/1/23
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 2026/1/25
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfy, water pressure in the shower was amazing. Room service was excellent, the lady who brought the food to our room was a star, I wish I remembered her name. The buffet breakfast in the morning was a good selection.
Reviewed on 2026/1/24
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 2026/1/21
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 2026/1/19
Flamingo Motel
Very clean room, pool was a hit (warm and cold pools), and games room a bonus.
Reviewed on 2026/1/18
Other neighborhoods around Glen Avon
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Merrilands
While Merrilands 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.
Fitzroy
While visiting Fitzroy, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club.
Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, Fitzroy Beach and New Plymouth Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
